Gerstle River School

Delta/Greely School District
Milepost 1392 Alaska Hwy
Delta Junction, AK 99737
30 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Gerstle River School is a small, rural educational facility located at Milepost 1392 of the Alaska Highway in Delta Junction, Alaska. As part of the Delta/Greely School District, the school serves as a localized learning center designed to meet the specific needs of students in this remote region of the state. Because of its geographic isolation, the school emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere and provides essential K-8 instruction to families living along the highway corridor.

The school operates with a focus on delivering the district’s core curriculum while navigating the unique logistical challenges of the Alaskan interior. By maintaining a presence in this remote location, Gerstle River School ensures that children in the area have access to public education without the need for lengthy daily commutes to larger hubs. Prospective parents and community members can find additional information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district resources through the official Delta/Greely School District website at [www.dgsd.us](http://www.dgsd.us).
30
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    30 (100.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Delta/Greely School District
Phone: (907)895-5165
Website: http://www.dgsd.us
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 30
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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
Grade 1 5
Grade 2 4
Grade 3 2
Grade 4 3
Grade 5 3
Grade 6 3
Grade 7 1
Grade 8 3
Grade 10 4
Grade 11 1
Grade 12 1
Gender Ratio