Enrollment
126
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glennallen, AK
Glennallen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Glennallen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020007000034
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glennallen Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Glennallen · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 40.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Glennallen Elementary has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glennallen Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Glennallen, AK.
School address
District: Copper River School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020007000034 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.7%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glennallen Elementary compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glennallen Elementary
Glennallen Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Glennallen, Alaska, enrolling 126 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Alaska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 126 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alaska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 495 scored Alaska schools.
Its student body is led by American Indian / Alaska Native (59%) and White (37%) (diversity index 52/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Copper River School District spends $22,306 per pupil, 33% below the Alaska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Glennallen's public schools, it stands alongside Upstream Learning Correspondence (115 students): Glennallen Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount.
Copper River School District also operates Upstream Learning Correspondence (115 students) and Glennallen Jr/Sr High School (86 students) alongside Glennallen 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 Glennallen Elementary compares
Glennallen 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▼ 34% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 126 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
126
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Alaska - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$22,306
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 58.7%
White 36.5%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Glennallen Elementary is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Copper River School District, which includes Glennallen Elementary.
$22,306
Per student
-33%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.2%
State 78.7%
Federal 20.1%
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 Glennallen Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upstream Learning Correspondence | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Glennallen Jr/Sr High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenny Lake School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Slana School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glennallen Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Glennallen
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~126 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Glennallen Elementary
How many students attend Glennallen Elementary?
Glennallen Elementary has 126 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glennallen, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glennallen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Glennallen Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glennallen Elementary?
40.7% of students at Glennallen Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glennallen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Glennallen Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 58.7% of enrollment, in Glennallen, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glennallen Elementary?
Glennallen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Glennallen Elementary rank among schools in Glennallen?
By Resource Investment Index, Glennallen Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Glennallen, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Glennallen on the city page.
Is Glennallen Elementary a good school?
Glennallen Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. 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 Copper River School District?
Besides Glennallen Elementary, Copper River School District also operates Upstream Learning Correspondence (115 students), Glennallen Jr/Sr High School (86 students), and Kenny Lake School (52 students). See the Copper River School District district page for the complete list.
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