At a glance
Reported students
308
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska elementary enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 161 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
290
Mendenhall River Community School: 308 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
18.1:1 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
- 320
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23.67
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.5:1
What the reported data says about Mendenhall River Community School
Mendenhall River Community 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 308 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 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.1:1, above 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 White (44.2%) and multiracial (25.6%). English learners represent 4.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 28.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Mendenhall River Community School
- 1How do the reported 18.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 17 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
- 4.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 28.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.8%
- 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
- White44.2%
- Hispanic9.1%
- Black1%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native12%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander6.2%
- Multiracial25.6%
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
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.
Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
322 reported students
Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
290 reported students
Sayeik: Gastineau Community School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
281 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 Mendenhall River Community 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 | 1.4 mi |
| Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School Elementary · Juneau Borough School District | PK–06 | 290 | 1.9 mi |
| Auke Bay Elementary Elementary · Juneau Borough School District | PK–06 | 353 | 2.5 mi |
| Juneau Community Charter School Elementary · Charter · Juneau Borough School District | KG–08 | 71 | 8.7 mi |
| Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School Elementary · Juneau Borough School District | PK–08 | 205 | 8.8 mi |
| Harborview Elementary Elementary · Juneau Borough School District | PK–06 | 349 | 8.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mendenhall River Community School
What grades does Mendenhall River Community School serve?
Mendenhall River Community 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 Mendenhall River Community School?
Mendenhall River Community School reported 308 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 161 Alaska elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 320 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mendenhall River Community School?
The calculated ratio is 18.1:1, based on 308 students and 17 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 Mendenhall River Community School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mendenhall River Community 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 Mendenhall River Community School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
20.8% 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 Mendenhall River Community School in?
Mendenhall River Community 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 Mendenhall River Community School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School (1.4 mi), Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School (1.9 mi), Auke Bay Elementary (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.