At a glance
Reported students
190
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
12.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska elementary enrollment
21st percentile
Compared with 161 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
204
Ketchikan Charter School: 190 reported students.
State peer staffing position
45th percentile
15.2:1 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
- 185
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
What the reported data says about Ketchikan Charter School
Ketchikan Charter School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Ketchikan. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District. NCES reports 190 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 21st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, close to 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 American Indian or Alaska Native (41.6%) and White (37.4%). English learners represent 7.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Ketchikan Charter School
- 1How do the reported 15.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 12.5 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White37.4%
- Hispanic1.1%
- Black2.6%
- Asian6.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native41.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.1%
- Multiracial8.9%
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
Fawn Mountain Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–03
210 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 Ketchikan Charter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School Elementary · Charter · Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | PK–06 | 140 | under 0.1 mi |
| Schoenbar Middle School Middle · Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | 07–08 | 252 | 0.2 mi |
| Ketchikan High School High · Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | 09–12 | 551 | 1.5 mi |
| Fast Track Other · Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | KG–12 | 76 | 1.5 mi |
| Houghtaling Elementary Elementary · Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | PK–06 | 310 | 1.8 mi |
| Fawn Mountain Elementary Elementary · Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | PK–03 | 210 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ketchikan Charter School
What grades does Ketchikan Charter School serve?
Ketchikan Charter School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District.
How many students attend Ketchikan Charter School?
Ketchikan Charter School reported 190 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 21st percentile among 161 Alaska elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 185 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ketchikan Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 15.2:1, based on 190 students and 12.5 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 Ketchikan Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ketchikan Charter School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Ketchikan Charter School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
56.3% 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 Ketchikan Charter School in?
Ketchikan Charter School 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 Ketchikan Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School (under 0.1 mi), Schoenbar Middle School (0.2 mi), Ketchikan High School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.