Pelican School

Pelican City School District
14 Chum Way
Pelican, AK 99832
12 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Pelican School is a small, remote public school located in the coastal community of Pelican, Alaska. Situated in a region defined by its rugged beauty and isolation, the school serves a tight-knit population within the Pelican City School District. Due to the town's small size and geography—accessible primarily by boat or plane—the school functions as a vital hub for the community, often utilizing multi-age classrooms and personalized learning approaches to cater to its unique student body.

The school is deeply integrated into the local culture of Southeast Alaska, focusing on providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for both regional opportunities and life beyond their remote setting. By leveraging its intimate environment, Pelican School emphasizes strong relationships between teachers, students, and families, fostering a supportive atmosphere where students can thrive despite the challenges of living in a frontier environment.
12
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    12 (100.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Pelican City School District
Phone: (907)735-2236
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 12
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 2
Grade 2 1
Grade 3 1
Grade 4 1
Grade 6 1
Grade 7 1
Grade 8 2
Grade 9 2
Grade 10 1
Gender Ratio