- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 31.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Juneau, AK
Mendenhall River Community School
Federal NCES profile for Mendenhall River Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020021000508
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mendenhall River Community School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Juneau · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mendenhall River Community School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mendenhall River Community School ranks #4 of 9 schools in Juneau, AK.
School address
District: Juneau Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020021000508 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Mendenhall River Community School held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 020021000508 · Juneau, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 14.7:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt (1,018 students)
Mendenhall River Community School held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Mendenhall River Community School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Juneau-Douglas
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt
1,018 students
- Thunder Mounta
Thunder Mountain High School
586 students
- Dzantik'i Heen
Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School
454 students
- Floyd Dryden M 407
Floyd Dryden Middle School
407 students
- Auke Bay Eleme 353
Auke Bay Elementary
353 students
- This school 308
Mendenhall River Community School
308 students
What this shows Mendenhall River Community School reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mendenhall River Community School compares
Mendenhall River Community School 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 60% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Alaska - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
67.5%
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
$20,767
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.2%
Two or More 25.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.2%
Asian 1.9%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Mendenhall River Community School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Juneau Borough School District reports $20,767 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mendenhall River Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thunder Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Floyd Dryden Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auke Bay Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mendenhall River Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Juneau
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Auke Bay Elementary
Standard public school
353 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Harborview Elementary
Standard public school
349 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School
Standard public school
322 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Riverbend Elementary
Standard public school
290 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Saytik: Gastineau Community School
Standard public school
281 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Homebridge
Standard public school
224 students
Nationwide other 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 (~308 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mendenhall River Community School
How many students attend Mendenhall River Community School?
Mendenhall River Community School has 308 students enrolled. It is a public school in Juneau, AK. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mendenhall River Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mendenhall River Community School is 14.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mendenhall River Community School?
24.8% of students at Mendenhall River Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mendenhall River Community School?
The largest demographic group at Mendenhall River Community School is White at 44.2% of enrollment, in Juneau, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mendenhall River Community School?
Mendenhall River Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mendenhall River Community School rank among schools in Juneau?
By Resource Investment Index, Mendenhall River Community School ranks #4 of 9 schools in Juneau, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Juneau on the city page.
What other schools are in Juneau Borough School District?
Besides Mendenhall River Community School, Juneau Borough School District also operates Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt (1,018 students), Thunder Mountain High School (586 students), and Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School (454 students). See the Juneau Borough School District district page for the complete list.