Enrollment
41
Combined
DISTRICT 59 · STATE 192
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HYDABURG CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 020033000746
Totem Correspondence School
100 Totem Pole Ln, Hydaburg, AK 99922 · (907) 285-3591 · Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
GRADES PK–12COMBINED43-RURALVIRTUALREGULAR SCHOOL41 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Virtual schools are not graded, because they enroll students from across the state rather than a local area. How grades work
Student : Teacher
41.0:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 25.2:1 · STATE 27.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 100% · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 4 | 10% |
| Grade 1 | 4 | 10% |
| Grade 2 | 5 | 12% |
| Grade 3 | 5 | 12% |
| Grade 4 | 5 | 12% |
| Grade 5 | 4 | 10% |
| Grade 6 | 3 | 7% |
| Grade 7 | 2 | 5% |
| Grade 8 | 2 | 5% |
| Grade 9 | 3 | 7% |
| Grade 11 | 3 | 7% |
| Grade 12 | 1 | 2% |
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
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
41
-55 (-57%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
41.0:1
was 96.0:1
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 | 41 | 1 | 41.0:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 43 | 1 | 43.0:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 55 | 1 | 55.0:1 | 5% (3) |
| 2020-21 | 96 | 1 | 96.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 15 | 1 | 15.0:1 | 20% (3) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Totem Correspondence School.
Since 2017-18: students up 173% (15 to 41); teachers unchanged (1 to 1).
About Totem Correspondence School
Totem Correspondence School is a very small school serving multiple grade levels in Hydaburg, Alaska, administered by Hydaburg City School District. It has an enrollment of 41 students in pre-K through 12. Combined schools in Alaska average about 192 students, which makes this school 79% below average.
Hydaburg City School District is the district for Totem Correspondence School. It has 2 schools and 117 students.
About 78% of the student body at Totem Correspondence School is White. Enrollment also includes 15% Native American, 5% Asian, and 2% multiracial. Among people living in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, the White share is about 44%.
On staff are 1 full-time-equivalent teachers; the student-to-teacher ratio is 41.0:1. Combined schools in Alaska have an average ratio of 27.0:1.
American Community Survey estimates for Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area show that the median household earns about $61,156 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 15%, and about 9% of people live in poverty. Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area has 20 public schools with about 1,441 students, including Totem Correspondence School.
The closest school to Totem Correspondence School is Hydaburg School, located less than a tenth of a mile away.
The federal government classifies Totem Correspondence School's location as Rural: Remote. Totem Correspondence School carries a virtual school designation in NCES data.
Enrollment was 96 in 2020-21 and 41 in 2024-25. Large swings like this can come from changes to the grades a school serves. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 96.0:1; by 2024-25 it was 41.0:1.
This page is set up for the Totem Correspondence School community to discuss homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
5,715
Census ACS
Median income
$61,156
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
20
1,441 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Hydaburg City School District
- Hydaburg SchoolCombined · 76 students
Nearby schools
- Hydaburg School0.0 mi · 76
- Hollis School20.2 mi · 12
- PACE Correspondence22.2 mi · 414
- Craig Elementary22.2 mi · 82
- Craig Middle School22.2 mi · 52
- Craig High School22.8 mi · 67
Frequently asked questions
About Totem Correspondence SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Totem Correspondence School?
Totem Correspondence School enrolls approximately 41 students in grades PK-12.
Is Totem Correspondence School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Totem Correspondence School is a combined-grade school covering grades PK-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Totem Correspondence School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Totem Correspondence School is approximately 41.0:1 (1 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Totem Correspondence School?
At Totem Correspondence School, the student body is approximately 78% White, 5% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is Totem Correspondence School public or private?
Totem Correspondence School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Hydaburg City School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.