Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Glacier Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 330 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Glacier Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Glacier Valley Elementary School's student population of 330 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
School Rankings
Glacier Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glacier Valley Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#268 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
15%
22%
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
33%
47%
Hawaiian
6%
3%
Two or more races
30%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glacier Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Glacier Valley Elementary School is ranked #268 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Glacier Valley Elementary School?
330 students attend Glacier Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Glacier Valley Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Hawaiian, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glacier Valley Elementary School?
Glacier Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Glacier Valley Elementary School offer ?
Glacier Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Glacier Valley Elementary School part of?
Glacier Valley Elementary School is part of Juneau Borough School District.
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