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Fawn Mountain Elementary

Summary:

Fawn Mountain Elementary is a public elementary school in Ketchikan, Alaska, serving 237 students in grades PK-6. The school stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic performance, and effective teaching practices.

Fawn Mountain Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of Native American students (34.6%) compared to the surrounding schools and the state average. This diversity is a key differentiating factor. The school consistently outperforms the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District and the state of Alaska in academic assessments, with 49.14% of students proficient or better in STAR/English Language Arts, compared to the district's 28.6% and the state's 31.5%. Notably, Fawn Mountain Elementary's Native American students and male students perform particularly well, ranking 7th and 52nd, respectively, among Alaska elementary schools.

Fawn Mountain Elementary's success can be attributed to its low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.3 to 13.3 over the past three years, which is lower than the surrounding schools. While the school outperforms its peers, it is interesting to note the performance of other nearby schools, such as Point Higgins School and Houghtaling Elementary, each with their own unique strengths and challenges. Despite Fawn Mountain Elementary's overall strong performance, there are still areas for potential improvement, such as the performance of its White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 400 Old Homestead Rd
       Ketchikan, AK  99901

(907) 228-2200

District: Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
72nd of 173 Alaska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,172 Help


Students who attend Fawn Mountain Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Schoenbar Middle School
High:    Ketchikan High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  223

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.7%
American Indian:
35.9%
Two or more races:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.9% Help


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Compare Details Fawn Mountain Elementary ranks better than 58.4% of elementary schools in Alaska. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.43. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (50.7%), American Indian (35.9%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fawn Mountain Elementary is 9.6, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fawn Mountain Elementary is $20,172. 2 elementary schools in the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fawn Mountain Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Fawn Mountain Elementary 72nd of 173 Alaska public elementary schools. (See Fawn Mountain Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District 17th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fawn Mountain Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Fawn Mountain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 59.48 106th 213 50.2%
2006 53.77 127th 218 41.7%
2007 51.90 123rd 212 42.0%
2008 62.76 99th 219 54.8%
2009 58.51 110th 226 51.3%
2010 62.72 98th 229 57.2%
2011 54.07 125th 223 43.9%
2012 55.27 119th 227 47.6%
2013 62.03 90th 223 59.6%
2014 67.34 79th 218 63.8%
2015 31.73 162nd 246 34.1%
2017 33.95 127th 180 29.4%
2018 45.67 107th 186 42.5%
2019 46.87 101st 185 45.4%
2021 52.93 79th 173 54.3%
2022 50.99 77th 171 55.0%
2023 56.40 73rd 176 58.5%
2024 60.43 72nd 173 58.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fawn Mountain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.87 100th 147 32.0%
2021 46.21 53rd 110 51.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Fawn Mountain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.35 91st 159 42.8%
2021 49.95 68th 141 51.8%
2022 49.05 65th 143 54.5%
2023 52.65 67th 152 55.9%
2024 46.98 74th 142 47.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Fawn Mountain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.52 81st 159 49.1%
2021 52.66 69th 142 51.4%
2022 45.73 74th 148 50.0%
2023 54.07 62nd 148 58.1%
2024 62.67 52nd 150 65.3%
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Rank History for Native American students at Fawn Mountain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.09 24th 50 52.0%
2021 50.28 11th 22 50.0%
2022 59.19 7th 15 53.3%
2023 71.70 6th 23 73.9%
2024 56.68 7th 20 65.0%
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Rank History for White students at Fawn Mountain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.96 81st 147 44.9%
2021 56.90 49th 127 61.4%
2022 46.99 76th 137 44.5%
2023 41.45 85th 138 38.4%
2024 54.02 63rd 133 52.6%
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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for Fawn Mountain Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 99 0 9 1 56 n/a n/a 0 165
1990 148 0 14 3 70 n/a n/a 0 235
1991 180 0 17 6 85 n/a n/a 0 288
1992 186 0 21 6 82 n/a n/a 0 295
1993 201 0 21 6 82 n/a n/a 0 310
1994 214 2 24 8 88 n/a n/a 0 336
1995 240 0 16 6 88 n/a n/a 0 350
1996 240 0 16 6 88 n/a n/a 0 350
1997 234 0 17 4 84 n/a n/a 0 339
1998 223 2 16 5 84 n/a n/a 0 330
1999 217 1 12 2 82 n/a n/a 0 314
2000 224 2 13 1 73 n/a n/a 0 313
2001 220 3 8 1 86 n/a n/a 0 318
2002 144 4 14 7 72 n/a n/a 0 241
2003 144 4 14 7 72 n/a n/a 0 241
2004 113 2 13 6 83 n/a n/a 0 217
2005 77 3 14 3 76 n/a n/a 0 173
2006 99 3 15 1 94 n/a n/a 0 212
2007 118 5 13 7 118 n/a n/a 0 261
2008 102 4 10 9 133 n/a n/a 3 261
2009 110 1 15 11 100 0 2 0 239
2010 122 1 16 9 145 0 0 0 293
2011 116 1 11 6 165 1 9 0 309
2012 110 1 9 6 146 1 10 0 283
2013 107 2 12 7 136 0 26 0 290
2014 113 1 16 5 151 1 18 0 305
2015 107 2 19 3 133 2 24 0 290
2016 109 3 14 1 138 1 34 0 300
2017 107 3 9 2 140 0 27 0 288
2018 142 2 4 2 116 0 39 0 305
2019 135 2 5 3 111 0 37 0 293
2020 126 4 7 4 100 0 24 0 265
2021 119 4 5 2 98 0 16 0 244
2022 143 5 9 4 104 2 13 0 280
2023 124 6 7 5 82 2 11 0 237
2024 113 5 6 5 80 1 13 0 223

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fawn Mountain Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 165 11.0 15.0 13.9
1990 235 11.5 20.4 17.9
1991 288 15.5 18.5 16.3
1992 295 15.5 19.0 11.9
1993 310 15.5 20.0 11.3
1994 336 15.5 21.7 10.4
1995 350 17.0 20.6 18.3
1996 350 17.0 20.6 18.3
1997 339 17.0 19.9 18
1998 330 16.0 20.6 24.8
1999 314 14.0 22.4 21
2000 313 16.0 19.6 20.1
2001 318 14.5 21.9 22
2002 241 16.0 15.1 25.3
2003 241 16.0 15.1 25.3
2004 217 17.0 12.8 32.7
2005 173 12.0 14.4 38.2
2006 212 13.7 15.5 40.1
2007 261 20.5 12.7 59
2008 261 18.5 14.1 36.8
2009 239 18.5 12.9 46.9
2010 293 21.5 13.6 44.4
2011 309 21.0 14.7 53.4
2012 283 21.0 13.4 54.4
2013 290 21.0 13.8 56.9
2014 305 20.0 15.2 53.8
2015 290 21.0 13.8 56.2
2016 300 22.0 13.6 57.3
2017 288 20.5 14.0 52.8
2018 305 20.5 14.8 49.2
2019 293 21.5 13.6 29
2020 265 19.5 13.5 29.1
2021 244 22.0 11.0 n/a
2022 280 21.0 13.3 n/a
2023 237 23.0 10.3 43.5
2024 223 23.0 9.6 35.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fawn Mountain Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 165 11.0 15.0 13.9
1990 235 11.5 20.4 17.9
1991 288 15.5 18.5 16.3
1992 295 15.5 19.0 11.9
1993 310 15.5 20.0 11.3
1994 336 15.5 21.7 10.4
1995 350 17.0 20.6 18.3
1996 350 17.0 20.6 18.3
1997 339 17.0 19.9 18
1998 330 16.0 20.6 24.8
1999 314 14.0 22.4 21
2000 313 16.0 19.6 20.1
2001 318 14.5 21.9 22
2002 241 16.0 15.1 25.3
2003 241 16.0 15.1 25.3
2004 217 17.0 12.8 32.7
2005 173 12.0 14.4 38.2
2006 212 13.7 15.5 40.1
2007 261 20.5 12.7 59
2008 261 18.5 14.1 36.8
2009 239 18.5 12.9 46.9
2010 293 21.5 13.6 44.4
2011 309 21.0 14.7 53.4
2012 283 21.0 13.4 54.4
2013 290 21.0 13.8 56.9
2014 305 20.0 15.2 53.8
2015 290 21.0 13.8 56.2
2016 300 22.0 13.6 57.3
2017 288 20.5 14.0 52.8
2018 305 20.5 14.8 49.2
2019 293 21.5 13.6 29
2020 265 19.5 13.5 29.1
2021 244 22.0 11.0 n/a
2022 280 21.0 13.3 n/a
2023 237 23.0 10.3 43.5
2024 223 23.0 9.6 35.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fawn Mountain Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,593 (7.9%) $18,580 (92.1%) $20,172

Data source: Alaska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fawn Mountain Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 101st of 185 Elementary schoolsRanks 73rd of 176 Elementary schools
 13.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades Science (Fawn Mountain Elementary)2048.7
 28.7%
   All Grades Science (Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District)53.537
 16.4%
   All Grades Science (Alaska)44.736.9
 7.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students293237
 19.1%
African American26
 200%
American Indian11182
 26.1%
Asian57
 40%
Hispanic35
 66.7%
Pacific Islander02
White135124
 8.1%
Two or More Races3711
 70.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29%43.5%
 14.4%

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Fawn Mountain Elementary ranks 72nd of 173 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Fawn Mountain Elementary are 51% White, 36% American Indian, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

Students who attend Fawn Mountain Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Schoenbar Middle School
High : Ketchikan High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 223 students attended Fawn Mountain Elementary.


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