At a glance
Reported students
204
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska elementary enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 161 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
204
Point Higgins School: 204 reported students.
State peer staffing position
7th percentile
11.3:1 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
- 246
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
What the reported data says about Point Higgins School
Point Higgins School 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 204 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 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.3:1, 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 (69.6%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (18.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 23.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Point Higgins School
- 1How do the reported 11.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 18 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
- Students with disabilities
- 23.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.1%
- 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
- White69.6%
- Hispanic2%
- Black0%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native18.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
- Multiracial7.4%
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
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.
Fawn Mountain Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–03
210 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 Point Higgins 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghtaling Elementary Elementary · Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | PK–06 | 310 | 9.6 mi |
| Revilla Jr/Sr High School High · Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | 07–12 | 110 | 9.6 mi |
| Ketchikan High School High · Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | 09–12 | 551 | 9.8 mi |
| Fast Track Other · Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | KG–12 | 76 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Point Higgins School
What grades does Point Higgins School serve?
Point Higgins School 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 Point Higgins School?
Point Higgins School reported 204 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 161 Alaska elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 246 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Point Higgins School?
The calculated ratio is 11.3:1, based on 204 students and 18 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 Point Higgins School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Point Higgins School 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 Point Higgins School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
22.1% 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 Point Higgins School in?
Point Higgins 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 Point Higgins School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Houghtaling Elementary (9.6 mi), Revilla Jr/Sr High School (9.6 mi), Ketchikan High School (9.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.