Enrollment
10
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 020021000396
Johnson Youth Center — Juneau, AK
Federal NCES profile for Johnson Youth Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 60/100.
👥 Class size 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 75
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Juneau Borough School District · Alaska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.5:1
vs 20:1 Alaska avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Johnson Youth Center compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Johnson Youth Center reports 10 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 68% below the Alaska state mean of 20:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 59% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 10.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Juneau Borough School District spends $21,895 per pupil district-wide, below the Alaska average of $36,093 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.5% from local sources (property taxes), 52.2% from the state, and 12.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (C+), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Johnson Youth Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Alaska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.5:1 | ▼ 68% | 20:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 10 | top 4% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
6.5:1
students per teacher
— 68% below state mean
Top 6% in Alaska — lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
10.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$21,895
per pupil, district-wide
— below Alaska avg of $36,093
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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
Enrollment 10 Top 4% in Alaska — larger than 96% of 496 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 6.5:1 -68% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 020021000396
Student demographics
White 50.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 30.0%
Two or More 20.0%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 10.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Juneau Borough School District, which includes Johnson Youth Center.
$21,895
Per student
-39%
vs Alaska
Avg $36,093
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 35.5%
State 52.2%
Federal 12.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
Similar other schools in Juneau
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Auke Bay Elementary
Standard public school
353 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Harborview Elementary
Standard public school
349 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School
Standard public school
322 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Mendenhall River Community School
Standard public school
308 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Riverbend Elementary
Standard public school
290 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Saytik: Gastineau Community School
Standard public school
281 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Johnson Youth Center
How many students attend Johnson Youth Center?
Johnson Youth Center has 10 students enrolled. It is a other school in Juneau, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Youth Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Youth Center is 6.5:1, which is 68% lower than the Alaska average of 20:1 and 59% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnson Youth Center?
The largest demographic group at Johnson Youth Center is White at 50.0%. The school serves a student body in Juneau, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnson Youth Center?
Johnson Youth Center has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (C+) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.