- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 020024000638 · Sitka, AK Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
275 enr · 10.6:1 · 26.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Sitka High School (305 students)
Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sitka High Sch
Sitka High School
305 students
- This school
Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary
275 students
- Blatchley Midd
Blatchley Middle School
241 students
- Baranof Elemen
Baranof Elementary
137 students
- Sitka Reach 82
Sitka Reach
82 students
- Pacific High S 40
Pacific High School
40 students
What this shows Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary reports 275 students on the CCD universe file.
How Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary compares
Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$23,911
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 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.
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
District finance for Sitka School District reports $23,911 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~275 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 274 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.