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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 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 12 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 17% 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
488 Schools
# Students
12 Students
127,890 Students
# Teachers
2 Teachers
6,871 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
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
0.28
0.71
% 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
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
Best Pelican City School District Public Schools (2026)
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 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pelican City School District?
Pelican City School District manages 1 public schools serving 12 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Pelican City School District?
83% of Pelican City School District students are White, and 17% 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 6:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 19:1.
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