- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ketchikan, AK
Fawn Mountain Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fawn Mountain Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020015000052
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fawn Mountain Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Alaska schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Ketchikan · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fawn Mountain Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fawn Mountain Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Ketchikan, AK.
School address
District: Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020015000052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Fawn Mountain Elementary shrank from 237 students in 2022-23 to 223 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 020015000052 · Ketchikan, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
210 enr · 9.1:1 · 38.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Ketchikan High School (551 students)
Fawn Mountain Elementary shrank from 237 students in 2022-23 to 223 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Fawn Mountain Elementary 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
- This school 210
Fawn Mountain Elementary
210 students
- Point Higgins 204
Point Higgins School
204 students
- Ketchikan Char 190
Ketchikan Charter School
190 students
What this shows Fawn Mountain Elementary reports 210 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fawn Mountain Elementary compares
Fawn Mountain Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.1:1 | ▼ 40% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 38% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 210 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
210
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 17% in Alaska - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 34.3%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 2.4%
African American 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Fawn Mountain Elementary 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 Fawn Mountain Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ketchikan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Houghtaling Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Schoenbar Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Point Higgins School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ketchikan Charter School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fawn Mountain Elementary'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
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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
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
Fast Track
Standard public school
76 students 76:1 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 (~210 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fawn Mountain Elementary
How many students attend Fawn Mountain Elementary?
Fawn Mountain Elementary has 210 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ketchikan, AK. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 223 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fawn Mountain Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fawn Mountain Elementary is 9.1:1, which is 40% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 42% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fawn Mountain Elementary?
38.0% of students at Fawn Mountain Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fawn Mountain Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fawn Mountain Elementary is White at 52.9% of enrollment, in Ketchikan, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fawn Mountain Elementary?
Fawn Mountain Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fawn Mountain Elementary rank among schools in Ketchikan?
By Resource Investment Index, Fawn Mountain Elementary ranks #2 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 Fawn Mountain Elementary, 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.