- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Ketchikan Charter School shrank from 200 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 020015000306 · Ketchikan, AK Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
190 enr · 13.6:1 · 46.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Ketchikan High School (551 students)
Ketchikan Charter School shrank from 200 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Ketchikan Charter School 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 190
Ketchikan Charter School
190 students
What this shows Ketchikan Charter School reports 190 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ketchikan Charter School compares
Ketchikan Charter School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$23,131
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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~190 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 200 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), down 11.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.