Pelican School
Tel:
(907)735-2236
- Pelican School serves 8 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.
- Pelican School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
Top Placements
Pelican School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Pelican School's student population of 8 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 8 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Pelican School is ranked within the top 20% of all 465 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Pelican School is 0.40, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #58 out of 465 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥50% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 12% | 23% |
| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
| White | 76% | 47% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 11% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.71 |
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| 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: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Pelican School is Hoonah Jr/sr High School (30.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hoonah Elementary School (30.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hoonah Hoonah Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 60 students
30.4 miles
366 Garteeni Hwy
Hoonah, AK 99829
(907)945-3613 30.4 PK-5 60 - Hoonah Hoonah Jr/sr High School Grades: 6-12 | 58 students
30.4 miles
366 Garteeni Hwy
Hoonah, AK 99829
(907)945-3613 30.4 6-12 58 - Gustavus Gustavus School Grades: K-12 | 74 students
36.0 miles
12 Gustavus Rd
Gustavus, AK 99826
(907)697-2248 36.0 K-12 74 - Juneau Auke Bay Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 393 students
64.6 miles
11880 Glacier Hwy
Juneau, AK 99801
(907)796-5275 64.6 PK-5 393 - Juneau Riverbend Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 312 students
66.2 miles
2901 Riverside Dr
Juneau, AK 99801
(907)796-5700 66.2 PK-5 312
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