Serving 12 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 32%). 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 6:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20% in AK)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Pelican School serves the entire district of Pelican, AK, within an attendance zone that spans approximately 0.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edges of the zone located about 0.8 miles away.
- 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
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Pelican School's student population of 12 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
12 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Year Founded
1943
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pelican School is 0.29, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
17%
21%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
83%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)75%
42.5%
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 32% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AK state average).
How many students attend Pelican School?
12 students attend Pelican School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Pelican School students are White, and 17% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pelican School?
Pelican School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pelican School offer ?
Pelican School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Pelican School part of?
Pelican School is part of Pelican City School District.
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