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5 schools in Copper River School District

Alaska · 393 students · 3 cities

Copper River School District, Alaska runs 5 public K-12 schools today, teaching approximately 393 students across 1 elementary and 1 high.

4-year change in Copper River School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
393
-8 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Inside Copper River School District

Since 2017-18, the 5 district schools that reported both years went from 428 to 393 students (down 8%) and from 26 to 23 full-time teachers (down 12%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About Copper River School District

Copper River School District is a rural-scale Alaska school district running 5 schools with combined enrollment near 393.

On the school-mix side, Copper River School District is made up of 1 elementary, 1 high school, and 3 combined or other.

Average enrollment per school in Copper River School District is about 79, below the Alaska average of roughly 263.

Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 393 students, held roughly steady from the 401 reported in SY 2020-21.

On this page, the community for Copper River School District 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 does Copper River School District run?
Copper River School District has 5 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 393 students in Alaska.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Copper River School District?
Copper River School District includes 1 elementary school, 1 high school, and 3 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school in Copper River School District?
Glennallen Elementary is the largest public school in Copper River School District by enrollment, with approximately 126 students.
What grade levels does Copper River School District serve?
Copper River School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 5 schools.
What cities does Copper River School District serve?
Copper River School District operates schools in Glennallen, Copper Center, Slana across Alaska.