Enrollment
205
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
+22% 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
What stands out at Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Juneau, Alaska, enrolling 205 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Alaska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.4% free-meal eligibility runs 88% below the Alaska average.
With 205 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alaska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 495 scored Alaska schools.
Among 17 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alaska schools statewide, it ranks #13, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Two or More (21%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 410 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Juneau Borough School District spends $20,765 per pupil, 38% below the Alaska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Juneau's public schools, it stands alongside Auke Bay Elementary (353 students): Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.6:1 vs 19.6:1).
Juneau Borough School District also operates Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt (1,018 students) and Thunder Mountain High School (586 students) alongside Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School.
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 Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School compares
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,765
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
Counselors0.5 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Juneau Borough School District, which includes Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School.
$20,765
Per student
-38%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 31.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
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 (~205 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
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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 public 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 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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School a good school?
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Alaska schools. 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 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.
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