Xoots Elementary School serves 137 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is equal to the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Xoots Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Xoots Elementary School's student population of 137 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
137 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Xoots Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
12%
21%
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
11%
8%
White
47%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
25%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.9%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Xoots Elementary School?
137 students attend Xoots Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Xoots Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Xoots Elementary School?
Xoots Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Xoots Elementary School offer ?
Xoots Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Xoots Elementary School part of?
Xoots Elementary School is part of Sitka School District.
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