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Pelican City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 15 students in Pelican City School District.
Public School in Pelican City School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
1 School
500 Schools
# Students
15 Students
130,460 Students
# Teachers
2 Teachers
7,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
42%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.71
% American Indian
13%
22%
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
87%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$619,000
$2,630 MM
Spending
$749,000
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student (89-90)
$15,463
$14,217
Spending / Student (89-90)
$12,611
$12,489
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School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pelican School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14 Chum Way
Pelican, AK 99832
(907) 735-2236
Pelican, AK 99832
(907) 735-2236
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pelican City School District?
Pelican City School District manages 1 public schools serving 15 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Pelican City School District?
87% of Pelican City School District students are White, and 13% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pelican City School District?
Pelican City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 18:1.
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