Pelican School
Tel:
(907)735-2236
- Pelican School serves 10 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53%.
School Overview
- Pelican School's student population of 10 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 10 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- The diversity score of Pelican School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 35% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥50% | 41% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 23% |
| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
| White | 40% | 47% |
| Two or more races | 60% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.36 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pelican City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Pelican School is Gustavus School (36.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Gustavus School (36.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hoonah Elementary School (30.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hoonah Hoonah Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 70 students
30.4 miles
366 Garteeni Highway
Hoonah, AK 99829
(907)945-3613 30.4 PK-6 70 - Gustavus Gustavus School Grades: K-12 | 74 students
36.0 miles
12 Gustavus Road
Gustavus, AK 99826
(907)697-2248 36.0 K-12 74 - Juneau Auke Bay Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 413 students
64.6 miles
11880 Glacier Hwy
Juneau, AK 99801
(907)796-5275 64.6 PK-5 413 - Juneau Riverbend Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 316 students
66.2 miles
2901 Riverside Drive
Juneau, AK 99801
(907)796-5700 66.2 PK-5 316 - Juneau Thunder Mountain High School Grades: 9-12 | 733 students
66.4 miles
3101 Riverside Drive
Juneau, AK 99801
(907)780-1900 66.4 9-12 733
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