Enrollment
275
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sitka, AK
Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 020024000638
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Alaska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Sitka · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Sitka, AK.
School address
District: Sitka School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020024000638 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.6%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary
Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Sitka, Alaska, enrolling 275 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alaska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 275 puts it in the larger third of Alaska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 495 scored Alaska schools.
Among 62 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alaska schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Two or More (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 275 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sitka School District spends $24,011 per pupil, 28% below the Alaska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Sitka School District also operates Sitka High School (305 students) and Blatchley Middle School (241 students) alongside Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary compares
Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 30% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 57% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 24% in Alaska - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.1%
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
$24,011
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,240
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 48.0%
Two or More 19.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Asian 7.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sitka School District, which includes Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary.
$24,011
Per student
-28%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.2%
State 52.3%
Federal 13.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sitka High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blatchley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baranof Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sitka Reach | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Pacific High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 82
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alaska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~275 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary
How many students attend Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary?
Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary has 275 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sitka, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary is 10.6:1, which is 30% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 32% 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 Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary?
26.6% of students at Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary is White at 48.0% of enrollment, in Sitka, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary?
Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary rank among public schools in Sitka?
By Resource Investment Index, Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Sitka, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sitka on the city page.
Is Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary a good school?
Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Alaska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sitka School District?
Besides Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary, Sitka School District also operates Sitka High School (305 students), Blatchley Middle School (241 students), and Baranof Elementary (137 students). See the Sitka School District district page for the complete list.
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