There are 8 schools in the USA with the word pelican in the name.

The word "pelican" is commonly found in U.S. public school names due to several historical, geographic, and cultural factors. In regions such as the Gulf Coast and Southern United States, the pelican is a prominent local bird, often associated with natural beauty and resilience; for example, the brown pelican is the state bird of Louisiana. Schools often adopt names that reflect regional wildlife to foster a sense of community identity and local pride among students. Furthermore, the pelican has symbolic meaning in various cultures, representing resourcefulness and nurturing qualities, which align with educational values such as care, protection, and growth. By choosing "pelican" as part of a school name, communities also emphasize their connection to the local environment and encourage respect for nature among students.

Florida (3)

Minnesota (3)

Oregon (1)

Wisconsin (1)

Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate