Gladys Jung Elementary

1007 Ron Edwards Memorial Dr
Bethel, AK 99559

gje.lksd.org/

309 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

Gladys Jung Elementary, located in Bethel, Alaska, serves as a vital educational hub within the Lower Kuskokwim School District (LKSD). The school is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the unique cultural and geographic environment of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. As part of a district that covers a vast, rural region, the school is committed to providing academic instruction that is both rigorous and responsive to the diverse needs of its students, many of whom are Alaska Native.

The school’s mission emphasizes fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes student achievement while honoring the traditions and values of the region. Through its affiliation with LKSD, Gladys Jung Elementary utilizes district-wide resources to support literacy, mathematics, and culturally relevant curriculum development. By focusing on both foundational academic skills and community-centered growth, the school plays a central role in preparing its students for success in their local community and beyond.

309

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gladys Jung Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	2
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	2
American Indian	281

American Indian
281 (90.9%)
White
20 (6.5%)
Hispanic
2 (0.6%)
Black
2 (0.6%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)
Two or More
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lower Kuskokwim School District
Phone:	(907)543-4440
Website:	http://gje.lksd.org/
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	255
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 3 84

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 83

Grade 6 72