Serving 16 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pelican School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in AK)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pelican School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pelican School's student population of 16 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pelican School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
25%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
13%
47%
Hawaiian
37%
3%
Two or more races
25%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AK state average).
How many students attend Pelican School?
16 students attend Pelican School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Pelican School students are Hawaiian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Two or more races, and 13% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pelican School?
Pelican School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pelican School offer ?
Pelican School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pelican School part of?
Pelican School is part of Pelican City School District.
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