- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ketchikan, AK
Schoenbar Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Schoenbar Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 020015000050
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schoenbar Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Alaska schools.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Ketchikan · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Schoenbar Middle School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schoenbar Middle School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Ketchikan, AK.
School address
District: Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020015000050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Schoenbar Middle School held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
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).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 020015000050 · Ketchikan, AK Middle · SMALL · TRAD
252 enr · 11:1 · 32.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Ketchikan High School (551 students)
Schoenbar Middle School held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Schoenbar Middle 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
- This school
Schoenbar Middle School
252 students
- Fawn Mountain 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 Schoenbar Middle School reports 252 students on the CCD universe file.
How Schoenbar Middle School compares
Schoenbar Middle School 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 47% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 252 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
252
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 26% in Alaska - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 25.8%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 8.3%
African American 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Largest group: White at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Schoenbar Middle 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 Schoenbar Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ketchikan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Houghtaling Elementary | Similar size | Higher 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ketchikan Charter School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schoenbar Middle 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
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~252 students)
Frequently asked questions about Schoenbar Middle School
How many students attend Schoenbar Middle School?
Schoenbar Middle School has 252 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ketchikan, AK. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schoenbar Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Schoenbar Middle School is 11:1, which is 28% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 30% 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 Schoenbar Middle School?
32.7% of students at Schoenbar Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schoenbar Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Schoenbar Middle School is White at 54.0% of enrollment, in Ketchikan, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schoenbar Middle School?
Schoenbar Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Schoenbar Middle School rank among public schools in Ketchikan?
By Resource Investment Index, Schoenbar Middle School ranks #5 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 Schoenbar Middle School, Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District also operates Ketchikan High School (551 students), Houghtaling Elementary (310 students), and Fawn Mountain Elementary (210 students). See the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District district page for the complete list.