Mendenhall River Community School

Mendenhall River Community School operates as a medium-sized primary school in Juneau, Alaska, part of Juneau Borough School District. Current enrollment sits at 308 students spanning grades pre-K through 6.

Across the 16 schools in Juneau Borough School District (5,481 students total), Mendenhall River Community School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Mendenhall River Community School lists that the largest single group is White at 44%, but no single group is in the majority. Other groups include 26% multiracial, 12% Native American, 9% Hispanic, 6% Pacific Islander. The wider county runs roughly 63% White, putting the school's mix visibly less White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Mendenhall River Community School lists 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 18.1:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 15.3:1 average. About 21% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Juneau City and Borough put median household earnings sit near $101,661, about 41% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 5%. Across Juneau City and Borough's 16 public schools (combined enrollment of about 5,481 students), Mendenhall River Community School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Floyd Dryden Middle School, roughly 1.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 7 other public schools.

The school occupies a town-based site.

Looking at the recent track record. Mendenhall River Community School's enrollment has edged down 13% since 2018, when it stood at 355 (now 308). The student-to-teacher ratio loosened from 14.9:1 in 2018 to 18.1:1 today.

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