At a glance
Reported students
210
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska elementary enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 161 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
204
Fawn Mountain Elementary: 210 reported students.
State peer staffing position
4th percentile
10:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. 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
- 281
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.7:1
What the reported data says about Fawn Mountain Elementary
Fawn Mountain Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–03 in Ketchikan. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District. NCES reports 210 students for 2024–25.
Among 161 elementary schools in Alaska with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 290 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10:1, below the Alaska median of 15.7:1 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 (52.9%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (34.3%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 29.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Fawn Mountain Elementary
- 1How do the reported 10:1 student–teacher ratio and 21 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 29.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White52.9%
- Hispanic1.4%
- Black1.4%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native34.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial7.1%
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
Gifted and talented
Not reported as 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 Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Point Higgins School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
204 reported students
Ketchikan Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
190 reported students
Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
140 reported students
Houghtaling Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
310 reported students
Schoenbar Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
252 reported students
Revilla Jr/Sr High School
High · Grades 07–12
110 reported students
Public schools near Fawn Mountain Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schoenbar Middle School Middle · Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | 07–08 | 252 | 3.5 mi |
| Ketchikan Charter School Elementary · Charter · Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | KG–08 | 190 | 3.7 mi |
| Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School Elementary · Charter · Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | PK–06 | 140 | 3.7 mi |
| Ketchikan High School High · Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | 09–12 | 551 | 5.1 mi |
| Fast Track Other · Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | KG–12 | 76 | 5.1 mi |
| Houghtaling Elementary Elementary · Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | PK–06 | 310 | 5.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fawn Mountain Elementary
What grades does Fawn Mountain Elementary serve?
Fawn Mountain Elementary reports grades PK–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District.
How many students attend Fawn Mountain Elementary?
Fawn Mountain Elementary reported 210 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 161 Alaska elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 281 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fawn Mountain Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 10:1, based on 210 students and 21 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alaska median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Fawn Mountain Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fawn Mountain Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Fawn Mountain Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
40% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Fawn Mountain Elementary in?
Fawn Mountain Elementary is part of Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District, based in Ketchikan, AK, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Fawn Mountain Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Schoenbar Middle School (3.5 mi), Ketchikan Charter School (3.7 mi), Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School (3.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.