Gladys Jung Elementary School

1007 Ron Edwards Memorial Dr
Bethel, AK 99559
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 303 students in grades 3-6, Gladys Jung Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-6
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in AK
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

School Overview

Gladys Jung Elementary School's student population of 303 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
303 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Gladys Jung Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gladys Jung Elementary School is 0.19, 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.
This School
State Level (AK)
#401 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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7%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gladys Jung Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gladys Jung Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
90%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Gladys Jung Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
1%
8%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
7%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
1%
14%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Gladys Jung Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Gladys Jung Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gladys Jung Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gladys Jung Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gladys Jung Elementary School's ranking?
Gladys Jung Elementary School is ranked #401 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Gladys Jung Elementary School?
303 students attend Gladys Jung Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Gladys Jung Elementary School students are American Indian, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gladys Jung Elementary School?
Gladys Jung Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gladys Jung Elementary School offer ?
Gladys Jung Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gladys Jung Elementary School part of?
Gladys Jung Elementary School is part of Lower Kuskokwim School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-6
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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