Serving 280 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fawn Mountain Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fawn Mountain Elementary School's student population of 280 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
280 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fawn Mountain Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fawn Mountain Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#186 out of 443 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
37%
22%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
51%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
5%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fawn Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Fawn Mountain Elementary School is ranked #186 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Fawn Mountain Elementary School?
280 students attend Fawn Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Fawn Mountain Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fawn Mountain Elementary School?
Fawn Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fawn Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Fawn Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Fawn Mountain Elementary School part of?
Fawn Mountain Elementary School is part of Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District.
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