Enrollment
205
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 020021000755
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School — Juneau, AK
Federal NCES profile for Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 11
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)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 20:1 Alaska avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.4%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School reports 205 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 14% 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 8% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 7.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 88% below the Alaska average and 86% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 410 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 35.6% 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 33/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 20:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.4% | ▼ 88% | 61.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 57% | — | — |
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.
Economic need
7.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 88% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
— 14% below state mean
Top 68% in Alaska — lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 410 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 205 Top 57% in Alaska — larger than 43% of 496 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 17.1:1 -14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 7.4% -88% vs state
NCES ID 020021000755
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 410:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 35.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Juneau Borough School District, which includes Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School.
$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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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other school in Juneau, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School is 17.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Alaska average of 20:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Juneau, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School?
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.