Enrollment
309
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bethel, AK
Gladys Jung Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gladys Jung Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 020000100207
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gladys Jung Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Bethel · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 88.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gladys Jung Elementary has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gladys Jung Elementary ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Bethel, AK.
School address
District: Lower Kuskokwim School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020000100207 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.2%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gladys Jung Elementary compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gladys Jung Elementary
Gladys Jung Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Bethel, Alaska, enrolling 309 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Alaska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 88.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 309 puts it in the larger third of Alaska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 495 scored Alaska schools.
Among 45 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alaska schools statewide, it ranks #33, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly American Indian / Alaska Native (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lower Kuskokwim School District spends $41,931 per pupil, 26% above the Alaska average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 34.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lower Kuskokwim School District also operates Bethel Regional High School (410 students) and Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat (261 students) alongside Gladys Jung Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gladys Jung Elementary compares
Gladys Jung Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.2% | ▲ 43% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Alaska average of 61.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 61% in Alaska - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$41,931
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alaska avg of $33,240
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 90.9%
White 6.5%
African American 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, Gladys Jung Elementary is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lower Kuskokwim School District, which includes Gladys Jung Elementary.
$41,931
Per student
+26%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
+153%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.9%
State 63.3%
Federal 34.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Gladys Jung Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Regional High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ket'acik/Aapalluk Memorial School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chief Paul Memorial School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ayaprun Elitnaurvik | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gladys Jung Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alaska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~309 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gladys Jung Elementary
How many students attend Gladys Jung Elementary?
Gladys Jung Elementary has 309 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bethel, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gladys Jung Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gladys Jung Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gladys Jung Elementary?
88.2% of students at Gladys Jung Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gladys Jung Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gladys Jung Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 90.9% of enrollment, in Bethel, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gladys Jung Elementary?
Gladys Jung Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gladys Jung Elementary rank among public schools in Bethel?
By Resource Investment Index, Gladys Jung Elementary ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Bethel, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bethel on the city page.
Is Gladys Jung Elementary a good school?
Gladys Jung Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lower Kuskokwim School District?
Besides Gladys Jung Elementary, Lower Kuskokwim School District also operates Bethel Regional High School (410 students), Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat (261 students), and Ket'acik/Aapalluk Memorial School (255 students). See the Lower Kuskokwim School District district page for the complete list.
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