- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 31.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Juneau, AK
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School
Federal NCES profile for Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020021000755
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Alaska schools.
- #7 of 9
- schools in Juneau · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 7.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School has class sizes larger than 83% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School ranks #7 of 9 schools in Juneau, AK.
School address
District: Juneau Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020021000755 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School grew from 188 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 11.8 → 12.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 020021000755 · Juneau, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
205 enr · 18.6:1 · 7.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt (1,018 students)
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School grew from 188 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 11.8 → 12.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative 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 205
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School
205 students
What this shows Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School reports 205 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School compares
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.4% | ▼ 88% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 83% in Alaska - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.6%
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
Counselors0.5 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.
Student demographics
White 62.0%
Two or More 20.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Montessori Borealis Public Alternative 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 Montessori Borealis Public Alternative 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Floyd Dryden Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Auke Bay Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montessori Borealis Public Alternative 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
Mendenhall River Community School
Standard public school
308 students 14.7:1 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
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 (~205 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School
How many students attend Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School?
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School has 205 students enrolled. It is a public school in Juneau, AK. CCD year-over-year: 188 (2022-23) → 198 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School is 18.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School?
7.4% of students at Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School?
The largest demographic group at Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School is White at 62.0% of enrollment, in Juneau, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School?
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School rank among schools in Juneau?
By Resource Investment Index, Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School ranks #7 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 Montessori Borealis Public Alternative 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.