At a glance
Reported students
66
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
5.06
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska other enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 212 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
14.5
Thorne Bay School: 66 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
13:1 reported; state peer median 11.6:1. 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
- 57
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.4:1
What the reported data says about Thorne Bay School
Thorne Bay School is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Thorne Bay. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Southeast Island School District. NCES reports 66 students for 2024–25.
Among 212 combined / other schools in Alaska with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 66.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, above the Alaska median of 11.6:1 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 (77.3%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (10.6%). Students served under IDEA represent 8.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Thorne Bay School
- 1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 5.06 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.17 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 8.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.17
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White77.3%
- Hispanic1.5%
- Black0%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native10.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.1%
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
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
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 Southeast Island School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School
Other · Grades PK–12
19 reported students
Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School
Other · Grades PK–12
18 reported students
AK-TRAILS Correspondence
Other · Grades PK–12
15 reported students
Naukati School
Other · Grades PK–12
14 reported students
Hollis School
Other · Grades PK–12
12 reported students
Port Alexander School
Other · Grades PK–12
11 reported students
Public schools near Thorne Bay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK-TRAILS Correspondence Other · Southeast Island School District | PK–12 | 15 | under 0.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Thorne Bay School
What grades does Thorne Bay School serve?
Thorne Bay School reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Southeast Island School District.
How many students attend Thorne Bay School?
Thorne Bay School reported 66 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 212 Alaska combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 57 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Thorne Bay School?
The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 66 students and 5.06 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alaska median for the same school level is 11.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Thorne Bay School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Thorne Bay School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Southeast Island School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Thorne Bay School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Thorne Bay School in?
Thorne Bay School is part of Southeast Island School District, based in Thorne Bay, AK, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Thorne Bay School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include AK-TRAILS Correspondence (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.