- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ketchikan, AK
Fast Track
Federal NCES profile for Fast Track, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020015000427
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fast Track earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Alaska schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Ketchikan · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 76:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 76
- students enrolled
Fast Track has class sizes larger than 99% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fast Track ranks #6 of 6 schools in Ketchikan, AK.
School address
District: Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020015000427 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Fast Track held near 83 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 020015000427 · Ketchikan, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
76 enr · 76:1 · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Ketchikan High School (551 students)
Fast Track held near 83 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Fast Track in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ketchikan High
Ketchikan High School
551 students
- Houghtaling El
Houghtaling Elementary
310 students
- Schoenbar Midd
Schoenbar Middle School
252 students
- Fawn Mountain 210
Fawn Mountain Elementary
210 students
- Point Higgins 204
Point Higgins School
204 students
- This school 76
Fast Track
76 students
What this shows Fast Track reports 76 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fast Track compares
Fast Track held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 76:1 | ▲ 400% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 76 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
76:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
76
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
76:1
students per teacher
- 400% above state mean
Top 99% in Alaska - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$23,131
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 19.7%
Two or More 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
African American 2.6%
Largest group: White at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Fast Track is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District reports $23,131 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fast Track Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ketchikan High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Houghtaling Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schoenbar Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fawn Mountain Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Point Higgins School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fast Track's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Ketchikan
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Houghtaling Elementary
Standard public school
310 students 9.1:1 students per teacher
Fawn Mountain Elementary
Standard public school
210 students 9.1:1 students per teacher
Point Higgins School
Standard public school
204 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School
Standard public school
140 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Revilla Jr/Sr High School
Alternative education program
110 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~76 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fast Track
How many students attend Fast Track?
Fast Track has 76 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ketchikan, AK. CCD year-over-year: 83 (2022-23) → 83 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fast Track?
The student-teacher ratio at Fast Track is 76:1, which is 400% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 384% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fast Track?
The largest demographic group at Fast Track is White at 61.8% of enrollment, in Ketchikan, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fast Track?
Fast Track has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Fast Track rank among schools in Ketchikan?
By Resource Investment Index, Fast Track ranks #6 of 6 schools in Ketchikan, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ketchikan on the city page.
What other schools are in Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District?
Besides Fast Track, Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District also operates Ketchikan High School (551 students), Houghtaling Elementary (310 students), and Schoenbar Middle School (252 students). See the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District district page for the complete list.