Pelican City School District
School District · Pelican, Alaska
Schools
1
Enrollment
15
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.5:1
Schools
1
Enrollment
15
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.5:1
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How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$59,917
+$34,229 vs Alaska median
District size
15 students
Smaller than Alaska median
About Pelican City School District
Pelican City School District is a Pelican, Alaska school district serving 1 schools.The district educates 15 students with a student-teacher ratio of 7.5:1. District-level spending was $59,917 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
In standardized testing, Pelican City School District students show an average math proficiency of 46.2% and ELA proficiency of 56.1%.
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Schools in Pelican City School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pelican City School District with test data.
District Details
- State
- Alaska
- City
- Pelican
- Total Enrollment
- 15
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- District spending per student
- $59,917NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pelican City School District?
Pelican City School District has 1 schools in total. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Pelican City School District?
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What is the district spending per student in Pelican City School District?
Pelican City School District's district-level spending was $59,917 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pelican City School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Pelican City School District is 7.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Pelican City School District?
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What are the test scores in Pelican City School District?
Across schools in Pelican City School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alaska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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