Enrollment
26
Combined
DISTRICT 54 · STATE 192
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ALASKA GATEWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 020005000528
Tetlin School
100 Main St, Tetlin, AK 99779 · (907) 324-2104 · Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
GRADES PK–12COMBINED43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL26 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
5.8:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.3:1 · STATE 27.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
26 students
DISTRICT 97% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 3 | 12% |
| Grade 3 | 4 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 1 | 4% |
| Grade 5 | 2 | 8% |
| Grade 6 | 3 | 12% |
| Grade 7 | 2 | 8% |
| Grade 8 | 3 | 12% |
| Grade 9 | 3 | 12% |
| Grade 10 | 2 | 8% |
| Grade 11 | 2 | 8% |
| Grade 12 | 1 | 4% |
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.
Gender split
Where Tetlin School ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In Alaska | In Southeast Fairbanks Census Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 26 | #117 of 174 | #4 of 6 |
Ranked against other public K-12 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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
26
-13 (-33%) vs 2020
+4% since 1990-91, when it was 25
Student : Teacher
5.8:1
was 13.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 26 | 4.5 | 5.8:1 | 100% (26) |
| 2023-24 | 34 | 4.3 | 7.9:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 38 | 4.3 | 8.8:1 | 100% (38) |
| 2020-21 | 39 | 3 | 13.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 23 | 2.7 | 8.5:1 | 100% (23) |
| 2015-16 | 25 | 3 | 8.3:1 | 100% (25) |
| 2010-11 | 26 | 1 | 26.0:1 | 88% (23) |
| 2000-01 | 27 | 1 | 27.0:1 | 89% (24) |
| 1990-91 | 25 | 1 | 25.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Tetlin School.
Since 2017-18: students up 13% (23 to 26); teachers up 65% (2.7 to 4.5).
About Tetlin School
Tetlin School is a very small school serving multiple grade levels with an address in Tetlin, Alaska. The school covers pre-K through 12 and reported 26 students in 2024-25. That puts enrollment 86% below the 192-student average for combined schools in Alaska.
Tetlin School is a school in Alaska Gateway School District. The district has 8 schools and 390 students.
Tetlin School is 100% Native American by enrollment.
The school's 4.5 full-time-equivalent teachers translate to a student-to-teacher ratio of 5.8:1. Combined schools in Alaska average 27.0:1, 21.2 more students per teacher than here. Income data for the school show 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. That is higher than the 55% average for public schools in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area.
The school's county is Southeast Fairbanks Census Area. According to Census Bureau estimates, the median household earns about $73,882 a year, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 23% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 9%. Public schools in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area number 12, with about 1,335 students.
Alaska REACH Academy, about 19.4 miles away, is the closest public school.
Under the NCES locale system, Tetlin School is Rural: Remote.
The 2020-21-to-2024-25 change in enrollment was a 33% decline, from 39 to 26. The ratio of students to teachers went from 13.0:1 to 5.8:1 over the same years.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures at Tetlin School. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
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
- Dot Lake SchoolCombined · 13 students
- Eagle Community SchoolCombined · 12 students
Nearby schools
- Alaska REACH Academy19.4 mi · 62
- Tok School19.4 mi · 183
- Walter Northway School22.0 mi · 59
- Tanacross School30.8 mi · 9
Frequently asked questions
About Tetlin SchoolHow many students attend Tetlin School?
Tetlin School enrolls approximately 26 students in grades PK-12.
What age range does Tetlin School serve?
Tetlin School serves students from grade PK through grade 12.
How many teachers does Tetlin School have?
Tetlin School employs 5 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 5.8:1.
What is the student diversity at Tetlin School?
Student demographics at Tetlin School are roughly .
Who oversees Tetlin School?
Tetlin School is overseen by Alaska Gateway School District in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.