- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Gladys Jung Elementary held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 020000100207 · Bethel, AK Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
309 enr · 15.4:1 · 88.2% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Bethel Regional High School (410 students)
Gladys Jung Elementary held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Gladys Jung Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bethel Regiona
Bethel Regional High School
410 students
- This school
Gladys Jung Elementary
309 students
- Mikelnguut Eli
Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat
261 students
- Ket'acik/Aapal
Ket'acik/Aapalluk Memorial School
255 students
- Chief Paul Mem
Chief Paul Memorial School
222 students
- Ayaprun Elitna
Ayaprun Elitnaurvik
203 students
What this shows Gladys Jung Elementary reports 309 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gladys Jung Elementary compares
Gladys Jung Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$41,997
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alaska avg of $33,705
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.
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
District finance for Lower Kuskokwim School District reports $41,997 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~309 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.