At a glance
Reported students
41
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
41:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska other enrollment
42nd percentile
Compared with 212 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
58.5
Totem Correspondence School: 41 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
41:1 reported; state peer median 11.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 56
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 56:1
What the reported data says about Totem Correspondence School
Totem Correspondence School is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Hydaburg. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Hydaburg City School District. NCES reports 41 students for 2024–25.
Among 212 combined / other schools in Alaska with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 66.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 42nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 41:1, above the Alaska median of 11.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (78%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (14.6%). Students served under IDEA represent 7.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Totem Correspondence School
- 1How do the reported 41:1 student–teacher ratio and 1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 7.1%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78%
- Hispanic0%
- Black0%
- Asian4.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native14.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hydaburg City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Totem Correspondence School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydaburg School Other · Hydaburg City School District | PK–12 | 76 | under 0.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Totem Correspondence School
What grades does Totem Correspondence School serve?
Totem Correspondence School reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Hydaburg City School District.
How many students attend Totem Correspondence School?
Totem Correspondence School reported 41 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 42nd percentile among 212 Alaska combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 56 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Totem Correspondence School?
The calculated ratio is 41:1, based on 41 students and 1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alaska median for the same school level is 11.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Totem Correspondence School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Totem Correspondence School is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on Hydaburg City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Totem Correspondence School in?
Totem Correspondence School is part of Hydaburg City School District, based in Hydaburg, AK, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Totem Correspondence School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hydaburg School (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.