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#202 of 412 schools in AK
Top 49% in state
Gladys Jung Elementary
Elementary School · Lower Kuskokwim School District · Bethel, AK
A Lower Kuskokwim School District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 800, Bethel, AK 99559
- Math 7% proficient (2022)
- Reading 13% proficient (2022)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gladys Jung Elementary score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gladys Jung Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,965/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bethel), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$103,676
Median home value
$328,300
Median rent
$1,637/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
46.9%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99559; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayaprun ElitnaurvikCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Akiuk Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–12 | Not available | 77 | Compare → |
| Anna Tobeluk Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 173 | Compare → |
| Ayaprun SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 33 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lower Kuskokwim School District
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #13 of 26
- District spending per student
- $41,997NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gladys Jung Elementary is listed in Lower Kuskokwim School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gladys Jung Elementary
Gladys Jung Elementary is a public elementary school in Bethel, AK, part of Lower Kuskokwim School District, serving approximately 303 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #202 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gladys Jung Elementary
What grades does Gladys Jung Elementary serve?
Gladys Jung Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Gladys Jung Elementary?
Gladys Jung Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gladys Jung Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gladys Jung Elementary is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gladys Jung Elementary rank in AK?
Gladys Jung Elementary ranks #202 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Gladys Jung Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Gladys Jung Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gladys Jung Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gladys Jung Elementary has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gladys Jung Elementary a charter school?
No, Gladys Jung Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gladys Jung Elementary a Title I school?
No, Gladys Jung Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gladys Jung Elementary?
86.1% of students at Gladys Jung Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 303
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bethel Census Area
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.1%
- Phone
- (907) 543-4440
- Area population (ZIP 99559)
- 7,272
- Area median age
- 30
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99559; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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