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Juneau Community Charter School

1639 Glacier Ave Rm 115, Juneau, AK 99801Juneau Borough School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–08Charter
81
Students
Total enrolled
$21,895
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 53% vs nat'l
13.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 11% vs nat'l
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 24% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 81 students in grades KG–08 in Juneau, Alaska.
53% above average funding
District spends $21,895 per pupil, 53% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Juneau Community Charter School is a small elementary in Juneau, Alaska, serving grades KG–08 with 81 students. The district invests $21,895 per student — 53% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 17% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Juneau Community Charter School

81
Total Students
13.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
17%
Free Lunch
6
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution47 male · 34 female
58%
42%
Male 58%Female 42%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility17%
National avg 52% · 14 students
Student Composition
54%
14%
27%
Asian2%
White54%
Hispanic / Latino14%
Multiracial27%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 020021000268

Academic Outcomes at Juneau Community Charter School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 19th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 99801

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,895Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$21,895
State avg
$36,093
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,634
Student Support$4,160
Administration$2,627
Operations$3,284
Other$2,189
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $21,895 spent per student, an estimated $9,699 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
52%
35%
State government
52.2%
Local (property tax)
35.5%
Federal programs
12.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $21,895/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 17% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Auke Bay ElementarySit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley SchoolMendenhall River Community SchoolHarborview Elementary
+3 more
↓
Middle
Dzantik'i Heeni Middle SchoolFloyd Dryden Middle School
↓
High School
Thunder Mountain High SchoolJuneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at KalTYaakoosge Daakahidi Alt. H.S.Johnson Youth Center
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 08
Location—
CountyJuneau City and Borough
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictJuneau Borough School District →
Phone: (907)523-1679
NCES ID: 020021000268
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Juneau seeking a charter elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Juneau Borough School District
High
Thunder Mountain High School
586 students · 09–12
● 38 opp20% FRL
High
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at KalT
567 students · 09–12
● 38 opp20% FRL
Mid
Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School
454 students · 06–08
● 38 opp33% FRL
Mid
Floyd Dryden Middle School
407 students · 06–08
● 38 opp24% FRL
Elem
Auke Bay Elementary
325 students · PK–05
● 38 opp14% FRL
Elem
Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School
325 students · PK–05
● 38 opp34% FRL
Elem
Mendenhall River Community School
302 students · PK–05
● 38 opp31% FRL
Elem
Harborview Elementary
301 students · PK–06
● 38 opp34% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1639 Glacier Ave Rm 115, Juneau, AK 99801
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.