Auke Bay Elementary

abes.juneauschools.org/

325 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Auke Bay Elementary, located on Glacier Highway in Juneau, Alaska, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Juneau School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, leveraging its unique Alaskan setting to provide students with a well-rounded educational experience. With a focus on both academic excellence and social-emotional growth, the school emphasizes community involvement and the development of core values that prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often integrating local culture and environmental awareness into daily lessons, which reflects the surrounding natural beauty of the Juneau area. By prioritizing strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and community members, Auke Bay Elementary maintains a welcoming atmosphere where student achievement is celebrated. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school works to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

325

Total Students

18.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Auke Bay Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	199
Hispanic	35
Black	2
Asian	6
Two or More	66
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	3

White
199 (61.2 %)
Two or More
66 (20.3 %)
Hispanic
35 (10.8 %)
American Indian
14 (4.3 %)
Asian
6 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.9 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Juneau Borough School District
Phone:	(907)796-5275
Website:	http://abes.juneauschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 12

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 48