At a glance
Reported students
290
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska elementary enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 161 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
290
Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School: 290 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
16.1:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 275
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32.23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.5:1
What the reported data says about Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School
Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Juneau. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Juneau Borough School District. NCES reports 290 students for 2024–25.
Among 161 elementary schools in Alaska with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 290 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, close to the Alaska median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are multiracial (31%) and White (25.2%). English learners represent 3.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 26.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 18 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 26.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25.2%
- Hispanic12.1%
- Black0%
- Asian12.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native14.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander4.8%
- Multiracial31%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Juneau Borough School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sayeik: Gastineau Community School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
281 reported students
Mendenhall River Community School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
308 reported students
Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
322 reported students
Harborview Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
349 reported students
Auke Bay Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
353 reported students
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
205 reported students
Public schools near Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School Elementary · Juneau Borough School District | PK–06 | 322 | 0.9 mi |
| Mendenhall River Community School Elementary · Juneau Borough School District | PK–06 | 308 | 1.9 mi |
| Auke Bay Elementary Elementary · Juneau Borough School District | PK–06 | 353 | 2.3 mi |
| Juneau Community Charter School Elementary · Charter · Juneau Borough School District | KG–08 | 71 | 7.6 mi |
| Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School Elementary · Juneau Borough School District | PK–08 | 205 | 7.7 mi |
| Harborview Elementary Elementary · Juneau Borough School District | PK–06 | 349 | 7.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School
What grades does Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School serve?
Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Juneau Borough School District.
How many students attend Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School?
Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School reported 290 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 161 Alaska elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 275 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.1:1, based on 290 students and 18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alaska median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Juneau Borough School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
27.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School in?
Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School is part of Juneau Borough School District, based in Juneau, AK, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School (0.9 mi), Mendenhall River Community School (1.9 mi), Auke Bay Elementary (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.