Enrollment
190
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ketchikan, AK
Ketchikan Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Ketchikan Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 020015000306Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ketchikan Charter School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Ketchikan · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 46.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ketchikan Charter School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ketchikan Charter School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Ketchikan, AK.
School address
District: Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020015000306 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.5%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ketchikan Charter School compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ketchikan Charter School
Ketchikan Charter School is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Ketchikan, Alaska, enrolling 190 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alaska median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.5% lands close to the Alaska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 190 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alaska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 495 scored Alaska schools.
Among 23 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alaska schools statewide, it ranks #18, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by American Indian / Alaska Native (42%) and White (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 76.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District spends $23,355 per pupil, 30% below the Alaska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District also operates Ketchikan High School (551 students) and Houghtaling Elementary (310 students) alongside Ketchikan Charter School.
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 Ketchikan Charter School compares
Ketchikan Charter School on the metrics families compare, against Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.5% | ▼ 24% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 190 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
190
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 44% in Alaska - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
76.3%
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
$23,355
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 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
American Indian / Alaska Native 41.6%
White 37.4%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 6.3%
African American 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Ketchikan Charter School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District, which includes Ketchikan Charter School.
$23,355
Per student
-30%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
+41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 63.2%
Federal 15.3%
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 Ketchikan Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ketchikan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Houghtaling Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schoenbar Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fawn Mountain Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Point Higgins School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ketchikan Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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 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 (~190 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ketchikan Charter School
How many students attend Ketchikan Charter School?
Ketchikan Charter School has 190 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ketchikan, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ketchikan Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ketchikan Charter School is 13.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 13% 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 Ketchikan Charter School?
46.5% of students at Ketchikan Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ketchikan Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Ketchikan Charter School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 41.6% of enrollment, in Ketchikan, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ketchikan Charter School?
Ketchikan Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ketchikan Charter School rank among public schools in Ketchikan?
By Resource Investment Index, Ketchikan Charter School ranks #8 of 9 public 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 public schools in Ketchikan on the city page.
Is Ketchikan Charter School a good school?
Ketchikan Charter School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. 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 Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District?
Besides Ketchikan Charter School, 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.
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