Enrollment
9
Elementary
DISTRICT 49 · STATE 277
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ALASKA GATEWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 020005000424
Tanacross School
100 Main St, Tanacross, AK 99776 · (907)883-4391 · Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL9 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
8.0:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.8:1 · STATE 15.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
67%
6 students
DISTRICT 97% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2023-24
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 4 | 44% |
| Grade 1 | 2 | 22% |
| Grade 2 | 1 | 11% |
| Grade 3 | 2 | 22% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Where Tanacross School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 9 | #169 of 169 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
6-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2023-24Enrollment
9
-3 (-25%) vs 2017
-50% since 1990-91, when it was 18
Student : Teacher
8.2:1
was 16.0:1
% White
11%
was 0%
% Hispanic
0%
was 0%
% Black
0%
was 8%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 9 | 1.1 | 8.2:1 | 67% (6) |
| 2022-23 | 10 | 1.3 | 8.0:1 | 100% (10) |
| 2020-21 | 14 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 12 | 0.8 | 16.0:1 | 100% (12) |
| 2015-16 | 14 | 1 | 14.0:1 | 100% (14) |
| 2010-11 | 14 | 2 | 7.0:1 | 79% (11) |
| 2000-01 | 17 | 2 | 8.5:1 | 82% (14) |
| 1990-91 | 18 | 1 | 18.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Tanacross School.
Since 2017-18: students down 25% (12 to 9); teachers up 47% (0.8 to 1.1).
About Tanacross School
Tanacross School, a small elementary school, is located in Tanacross, Alaska. Classes run from pre-K through 8, and the school has 9 students. The average for elementary schools in Alaska is about 277 students, so this school is 97% smaller than average.
The 8 schools in Alaska Gateway School District enroll 390 students altogether, Tanacross School among them.
At Tanacross School, Native American students make up 78% of the student body. It is also 11% White and 11% multiracial.
The teaching staff at Tanacross School is 1.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the ratio is 8.0:1. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 15.3:1 average for elementary schools in Alaska. About 67% of students, or 6, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. For comparison, public schools in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area average 55%.
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area census figures show that the median household income is $73,882, roughly 23% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. There are 12 public schools in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, enrolling about 1,335 students in all.
The closest other public school is Alaska REACH Academy, about 12.1 miles away.
NCES assigns Tanacross School the locale Rural: Remote, meaning in rural territory far from an urban area.
Over 6 years, Tanacross School's enrollment declined 25%, to 9. White students went from 0% of enrollment in 2017-18 to 11% in 2023-24. The school's ratio fell from 16.0:1 to 8.2:1 between 2017-18 and 2023-24.
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Southeast Fairbanks Census Area at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
7,068
Census ACS
Median income
$73,882
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
12
1,335 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Alaska Gateway School District
- Tok SchoolCombined · 183 students
- Alaska REACH AcademyCombined · 62 students
- Walter Northway SchoolCombined · 59 students
- Mentasta Lake SchoolCombined · 26 students
- Tetlin SchoolCombined · 26 students
- Dot Lake SchoolCombined · 13 students
Nearby schools
- Alaska REACH Academy12.1 mi · 62
- Tok School12.1 mi · 183
- Dot Lake School29.1 mi · 13
- Tetlin School30.8 mi · 26
- Mentasta Lake School33.8 mi · 26
Frequently asked questions
About Tanacross SchoolHow large is Tanacross School?
Tanacross School enrolls approximately 9 students in grades PK-08.
Is Tanacross School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Tanacross School is an elementary school covering grades PK-08.
How many teachers does Tanacross School have?
Tanacross School employs 1 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.0:1.
What is the student diversity at Tanacross School?
Student demographics at Tanacross School are roughly 11% White, 11% Two or more.
Who oversees Tanacross School?
Tanacross School is overseen by Alaska Gateway School District in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area.
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