At a glance
Reported students
140
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska elementary enrollment
12th percentile
Compared with 161 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
204
Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School: 140 reported students.
State peer staffing position
37th percentile
14.7:1 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
- 150
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School
Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Ketchikan. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District. NCES reports 140 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 12th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, 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 White (54.3%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (32.1%). English learners represent 4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School
- 1How do the reported 14.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 9.5 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4%
- Students with disabilities
- 20%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White54.3%
- Hispanic2.1%
- Black1.4%
- Asian5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native32.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5%
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.
Ketchikan Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
190 reported students
Point Higgins School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
204 reported students
Fawn Mountain Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–03
210 reported students
Houghtaling Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
310 reported students
Revilla Jr/Sr High School
High · Grades 07–12
110 reported students
Fast Track
Other · Grades KG–12
76 reported students
Public schools near Tongass School of Arts and Sciences 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ketchikan Charter School Elementary · Charter · Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | KG–08 | 190 | 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 Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School
What grades does Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School serve?
Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District.
How many students attend Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School?
Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School reported 140 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 12th percentile among 161 Alaska elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 150 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 14.7:1, based on 140 students and 9.5 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 Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Tongass School of Arts and Sciences 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.
Which school district is Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School in?
Tongass School of Arts and Sciences 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 Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ketchikan 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.