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Copper River Census Area

Alaska · Public K-12

Copper River Census Area is a Alaska county whose public-school system spans 6 schools and approximately 419 students. Median household income runs about $79,250. That works out to 1 elementary and 1 high schools.

4-year change in Copper River Census Area

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
419
-13 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
2,626
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
419
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$79,250
Below Alaska avg
Free/reduced lunch
91.2%
Above Alaska avg
Elementary
1
126 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
86 students
Combined / other
4
207 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Copper River School District
393 students · 2 districts in Copper River Census Area

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Copper River Census Area residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
54%
Hispanic
6%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
13%
Native American
31%
Pacific Islander
1%
School enrollment
White
51%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
40%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
23.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.8%
civilian labor
Median age
49
26.3% under 18

Test scores in Copper River Census Area

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Alaska state average: 36.1%.

See all 3 schools in Copper River Census Area ranked by score →

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Glennallen ElementaryGlennallenElementaryPK-06126·
Upstream Learning CorrespondenceGlennallenCombinedPK-12115·
Glennallen Jr/Sr High SchoolGlennallenHigh07-1286·
Kenny Lake SchoolCopper CenterCombinedPK-1252·
Mentasta Lake SchoolMentasta LakeCombinedPK-1226·
Slana SchoolSlanaCombinedPK-1214·

Cities in Copper River Census Area

Glennallen3 schoolsCopper Center1 schoolMentasta Lake1 schoolSlana1 school

About Copper River Census Area

Across the compact Alaska county of Copper River Census Area of about 2,626 residents, the public-school footprint covers 6 schools and about 419 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $79,250, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 3%.

In terms of grade levels, Copper River Census Area is made up of 1 elementary school (126 students), 1 high school (86), and 4 combined or other schools.

Copper River School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 393 students across Copper River Census Area.

Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Copper River Census Area has declined 3% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 432 students to 419.

On allk12, the community for Copper River Census Area discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Copper River Census Area?
Copper River Census Area, Alaska has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 419 students.
How many high schools are in Copper River Census Area?
Copper River Census Area, Alaska has 1 public high school, serving approximately 86 students.
How many elementary schools are in Copper River Census Area?
Copper River Census Area, Alaska has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 126 students.
What is the largest school district in Copper River Census Area?
Copper River School District is the largest school district in Copper River Census Area, serving approximately 393 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Copper River Census Area?
Copper River Census Area, Alaska has a population of approximately 2,626, with a median age of 49. About 26.3% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Copper River Census Area?
Median household income in Copper River Census Area is $79,250, below the Alaska average of $82,260. About 3.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Copper River Census Area?
Approximately 23.4% of adults 25 and older in Copper River Census Area hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Copper River Census Area qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 91.2% of students in Copper River Census Area public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Alaska county average of 64.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Copper River Census Area schools?
Across Copper River Census Area public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 38.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Copper River Census Area?
Copper River Census Area residents are approximately 54% White, 6% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 13% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data