At a glance
Reported students
205
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
12
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska elementary enrollment
29th percentile
Compared with 161 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
290
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School: 205 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73rd percentile
17.1:1 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
- 157
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
What the reported data says about Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Juneau. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Juneau Borough School District. NCES reports 205 students for 2024–25.
Among 161 elementary schools in Alaska with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 290 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.1:1, 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 White (62%) and multiracial (20.5%). English learners represent 2.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.7%. 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 Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School
- 1How do the reported 17.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 12 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 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 6.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White62%
- Hispanic12.7%
- Black0%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial20.5%
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.
Sayeik: Gastineau Community School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
281 reported students
Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
290 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
Juneau Community Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
71 reported students
Harborview Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
349 reported students
Public schools near Montessori Borealis Public Alternative 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harborview Elementary Elementary · Juneau Borough School District | PK–06 | 349 | under 0.1 mi |
| Juneau Community Charter School Elementary · Charter · Juneau Borough School District | KG–08 | 71 | 0.2 mi |
| Sayeik: Gastineau Community School Elementary · Juneau Borough School District | PK–06 | 281 | 1.9 mi |
| Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School Elementary · Juneau Borough School District | PK–06 | 322 | 7.6 mi |
| Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School Elementary · Juneau Borough School District | PK–06 | 290 | 7.7 mi |
| Mendenhall River Community School Elementary · Juneau Borough School District | PK–06 | 308 | 8.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School
What grades does Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School serve?
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Juneau Borough School District.
How many students attend Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School?
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School reported 205 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 161 Alaska elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 157 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School?
The calculated ratio is 17.1:1, based on 205 students and 12 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 Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative 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 Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
6.8% 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 Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School in?
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative 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 Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Harborview Elementary (under 0.1 mi), Juneau Community Charter School (0.2 mi), Sayeik: Gastineau Community School (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.