Gakona Elementary School (Closed 2009)

School Overview

Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (07-08)
14 students
This chart displays total students of Gakona Elementary School by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers (07-08)
1 teacher
This chart displays the total teachers of Gakona Elementary School by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AK)
Student : Teacher Ratio
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15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Gakona Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
American Indian
(07-08)
50%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Gakona Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Asian
(07-08)
n/a
8%
Hispanic
(07-08)
n/a
7%
Black
(07-08)
n/a
5%
White
(07-08)
50%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Gakona Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Hawaiian
(07-08)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(07-08)
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Gakona Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Gakona Elementary School?
14 students attend Gakona Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Gakona Elementary School students are American Indian, and 50% of students are White.
What school district is Gakona Elementary School part of?
Gakona Elementary School is part of Copper River School District.

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