Fawn Mountain Elementary

Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District

400 Old Homestead Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901

fme.kgbsd.org/

210 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Fawn Mountain Elementary is a public school located in Ketchikan, Alaska, serving students within the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District. Situated in a unique geographic region characterized by its rugged coastal landscape and proximity to the Tongass National Forest, the school plays a vital role in the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged children. As part of a smaller school district, Fawn Mountain emphasizes a close-knit learning environment that balances academic rigor with the specific cultural and social needs of the Ketchikan area.

The school’s commitment to student success is reflected in its adherence to the broader district mission of fostering a supportive, engaging, and inclusive educational atmosphere. By focusing on essential core subjects and personal development, Fawn Mountain Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while encouraging them to become active, responsible participants in their community. Through its dedicated faculty and connection to the local school district, the institution remains a key educational hub for families residing in the Old Homestead Road area.

210

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fawn Mountain Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	111
Hispanic	3
Black	3
Asian	5
Two or More	15
American Indian	72
Pacific Islander	1

White
111 (52.9%)
American Indian
72 (34.3%)
Two or More
15 (7.1%)
Asian
5 (2.4%)
Hispanic
3 (1.4%)
Black
3 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
Phone:	(907)228-2200
Website:	http://fme.kgbsd.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	210
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 26

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 24

Grade 6 34