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#168 of 412 schools in AK
Top 41% in state
Sayeik: Gastineau Community School
Elementary School · Juneau Borough School District · Douglas, AK
A Juneau Borough School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
10014 Crazy Horse Dr, Douglas, AK 99801
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sayeik: Gastineau Community School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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
28.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sayeik: Gastineau Community School 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 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,141
Median home value
$433,000
Median rent
$1,468/mo
College educated
40.2%
Homeownership
65.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juneau Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Harborview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| HomebridgeEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 192 | Compare → |
| Montessori Borealis Public Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 198 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Juneau Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #8 of 14
- District spending per student
- $20,767NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sayeik: Gastineau Community School is listed in Juneau Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sayeik: Gastineau Community School
Sayeik: Gastineau Community School is a public elementary school in Douglas, AK, part of Juneau Borough School District, serving approximately 263 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #168 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sayeik: Gastineau Community School
What grades does Sayeik: Gastineau Community School serve?
Sayeik: Gastineau Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sayeik: Gastineau Community School?
Sayeik: Gastineau Community School has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sayeik: Gastineau Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sayeik: Gastineau Community School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sayeik: Gastineau Community School rank in AK?
Sayeik: Gastineau Community School ranks #168 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Sayeik: Gastineau Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sayeik: Gastineau Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Sayeik: Gastineau Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sayeik: Gastineau Community School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sayeik: Gastineau Community School a charter school?
No, Sayeik: Gastineau Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sayeik: Gastineau Community School a Title I school?
No, Sayeik: Gastineau Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sayeik: Gastineau Community School?
28.1% of students at Sayeik: Gastineau Community School 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 263
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Juneau City and Borough
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.2%
- Phone
- (907) 796-5075
- Area population (ZIP 99801)
- 29,796
- Area average commute
- 15.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 99801; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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