Gladys Jung Elementary School

About Gladys Jung Elementary School

Gladys Jung Elementary School is a public K-6 school located in Anchorage, Alaska. The school is part of the Anchorage School District and serves students from the surrounding neighborhoods.
Gladys Jung Elementary School provides a quality education to its students, with a focus on student achievement and a commitment to the success of each student. The school offers a variety of programs, including a rigorous academic curriculum, arts and music programs, physical education, and a variety of extracurricular activities.
Gladys Jung Elementary School is committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment for its students. The school has a strong emphasis on building strong relationships between students, teachers, and staff. The school also provides a variety of support services, including counseling, health services, and special education.
Gladys Jung Elementary School is a great place for children to learn and grow. The school provides a quality education, a safe and nurturing environment, and a variety of support services to ensure the success of each student.

Address:	1007 Ron Edwards Memorial Dr Bethel, AK 99559
Phone:	(907) 543-4440
Site:	gje.lksd.org/
Grades:	3 – 6
Enrollment:	344 students

Overview Gladys Jung Elementary School

Gladys Jung Elementary School serves 344 students in grades 3-6.
Gladys Jung Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Gladys Jung Elementary School

Gladys Jung Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Gladys Jung Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.