At a glance
Reported students
322
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska elementary enrollment
64th percentile
Compared with 161 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
290
Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School: 322 reported students.
State peer staffing position
42nd percentile
15:1 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
- 330
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School
Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley 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 322 students for 2024–25.
Among 161 elementary schools in Alaska with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 290 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 64th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, 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 (34.8%) and multiracial (28.3%). English learners represent 3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.4%. 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 Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.5 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%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.1%
- 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
- White34.8%
- Hispanic10.2%
- Black0%
- Asian7.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native13.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander5.9%
- Multiracial28.3%
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.
Mendenhall River Community School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
308 reported students
Harborview Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
349 reported students
Auke Bay Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
353 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
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
205 reported students
Public schools near Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School Elementary · Juneau Borough School District | PK–06 | 290 | 0.9 mi |
| Mendenhall River Community School Elementary · Juneau Borough School District | PK–06 | 308 | 1.4 mi |
| Auke Bay Elementary Elementary · Juneau Borough School District | PK–06 | 353 | 2.8 mi |
| Juneau Community Charter School Elementary · Charter · Juneau Borough School District | KG–08 | 71 | 7.4 mi |
| Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School Elementary · Juneau Borough School District | PK–08 | 205 | 7.6 mi |
| Harborview Elementary Elementary · Juneau Borough School District | PK–06 | 349 | 7.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School
What grades does Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School serve?
Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley 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 Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School?
Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School reported 322 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 64th percentile among 161 Alaska elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 330 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 322 students and 21.5 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 Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley 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 Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
31.1% 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 Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School in?
Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley 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 Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School (0.9 mi), Mendenhall River Community School (1.4 mi), Auke Bay Elementary (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.