District overview
At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
12
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Open schools
1
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
6:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$59,917
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$21,667
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
District interpretation
What the numbers say about Pelican City School District
Pelican City School District operates 1 current public-school records serving grades KG–12 in Pelican, Alaska. NCES reports 12 students and 2 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
By reported enrollment, the district ranks 53 of 53 Alaska districts with data. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $59,917 in current expenditure per pupil and $21,667 per pupil assigned to instruction. This places reported current spending 4 of 53 districts in Alaska. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and district responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Student context
Needs schools plan for
- English learners
- 0%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 6.3%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $719,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
Pelican City School District location
Pelican, Alaska · 57.9568, -136.2221. This is the NCES EDGE district-office point, not an attendance boundary.
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Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White83.3%
- Hispanic0%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native16.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
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| School | Level | Grades | Students | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelican School | Other | KG–12 | 12 | 6:1 |