Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School

gves.juneauschools.org/

325 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Glacier Valley Elementary School, located in Juneau, Alaska, serves as a vital educational hub for its local community. Situated on Tongass Boulevard, the school operates as part of the Juneau School District, committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student body. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to prepare students for future success through a curriculum that aligns with state standards while celebrating the unique cultural context of the Juneau area.

The school is known for its strong emphasis on community engagement and parental involvement, which are central to its mission of creating an inclusive space for all learners. By utilizing resources that leverage the natural beauty and opportunities of Southeast Alaska, Glacier Valley Elementary encourages students to be curious, engaged citizens. Through dedicated staff and a variety of programs, the school strives to cultivate a welcoming culture where students feel safe, encouraged, and challenged to reach their full potential.

325

Total Students

22.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School
Demographic	Student Count
White	103
Hispanic	31
Black	1
Asian	16
Two or More	104
American Indian	41
Pacific Islander	29

Two or More
104 (32.0 %)
White
103 (31.7 %)
American Indian
41 (12.6 %)
Hispanic
31 (9.5 %)
Pacific Islander
29 (8.9 %)
Asian
16 (4.9 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

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)780-1400
Website:	http://gves.juneauschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 32

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 52