Is Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School a good school?

Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School ranks 130 th of 176 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 268 students attended Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School?

Students at Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School are 32% Two or more races, 28% White, 15% American Indian, 13% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 4% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kale High : Thunder Mountain High School

Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School

Summary:

Riverbend Elementary is a public elementary school in Juneau, Alaska, serving 268 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Juneau Borough School District, which is ranked 13 out of 24 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Riverbend Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with 31.72% of students identifying as two or more races, higher than nearby schools like Auke Bay Elementary and Juneau Community Charter School. However, the school has struggled academically, ranking in the bottom third of Alaska elementary schools and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its test scores in STAR/English Language Arts are significantly lower than the district and state averages, with only 26.02% of students proficient or better, compared to 35.19% for the district and 31.8% for the state. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 45.52% receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Riverbend Elementary's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 78 out of 185 Alaska elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 130 out of 176 in 2022-2023. There are also notable disparities in academic performance among different racial groups, with the school's Asian students ranking 10 out of 36 Alaska elementary schools, while its Native American students ranked 43 out of 50. To address these challenges, the school may need to implement targeted interventions, such as additional academic support, professional development for teachers, and community outreach programs to engage families and address the needs of its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2901 Riverside Dr
Juneau, AK 99801

(907) 796-5700

District: Juneau Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
130^th of 176 Alaska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,108

Students who attend Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School usually attend:

High:	Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kale
	Thunder Mountain High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 268

Racial breakdown:

Two or more races:

31.7%

White:

28.0%

American Indian:

15.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School ranks worse than 73.9% of elementary schools in Alaska. It also ranks 7^th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Juneau Borough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.77. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: two or more races (31.7%), White (28%), American Indian (15.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Juneau Borough School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School is 12.5, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Juneau Borough School District! (See more...)

Compare Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School employs 21.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School is $21,108, which is the 4^th highest among 8 elementary schools in the Juneau Borough School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School 130^th of 176 Alaska public elementary schools. (See Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Juneau Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Juneau Borough School District 13^th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2005	65.23	90^th	213	57.7%
2006	76.41	40^th	218	81.7%
2007	64.90	91^st	212	57.1%
2008	52.72	126^th	219	42.5%
2009	47.31	131^st	226	42.0%
2010	61.61	101^st	229	55.9%
2011	55.61	116^th	223	48.0%
2012	58.94	108^th	227	52.4%
2013	54.85	120^th	223	46.2%
2014	60.60	102^nd	218	53.2%
2015	43.94	134^th	246	45.5%
2017	46.38	97^th	180	46.1%
2018	52.98	87^th	186	53.2%
2019	57.31	78^th	185	57.8%
2021	13.44	158^th	173	8.7%
2022	14.85	153^rd	171	10.5%
2023	29.77	130^th	176	26.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	90.76	2^nd	73	97.3%
2023	23.84	64^th	74	13.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	53.90	65^th	147	55.8%
2021	26.05	85^th	110	22.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	69.06	48^th	159	69.8%
2021	13.30	128^th	141	9.2%
2022	14.33	130^th	143	9.1%
2023	34.43	99^th	152	34.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	41.39	97^th	159	39.0%
2021	12.54	132^nd	142	7.0%
2022	17.67	131^st	148	11.5%
2023	33.57	102^nd	148	31.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	59.82	11^th	41	73.2%
2023	66.06	10^th	36	72.2%

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Rank History for Native American students at Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	23.85	43^rd	50	14.0%

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Rank History for White students at Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	67.11	39^th	147	73.5%
2022	19.42	124^th	137	9.5%
2023	54.48	57^th	138	58.7%

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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1998	243	11	49	15	146	n/a	n/a	464
1999	244	12	60	12	156	n/a	n/a	484
2000	248	8	60	12	127	n/a	n/a	455
2001	228	6	66	17	135	n/a	n/a	452
2002	193	5	64	21	128	n/a	n/a	411
2003	193	5	64	21	128	n/a	n/a	411
2004	196	2	58	22	122	n/a	n/a	400
2005	170	1	56	24	116	n/a	n/a	367
2006	174	2	55	26	101	n/a	n/a	358
2007	192	2	60	28	95	n/a	n/a	377
2008	196	1	54	25	109	n/a	n/a	385
2009	191	1	41	17	96	6	0	352
2010	173	2	44	17	82	10	8	336
2011	160	2	37	23	90	8	14	334
2012	139	7	43	15	91	9	20	324
2013	136	4	35	11	92	11	20	309
2014	111	2	32	8	104	5	26	288
2015	102	2	35	8	97	4	30	278
2016	122	3	33	9	95	10	45	317
2017	117	3	33	14	82	12	55	316
2018	117	1	31	13	74	9	67	312
2019	91	1	30	12	72	12	88	306
2020	93	1	33	12	64	12	111	326
2021	64	1	32	13	45	14	86	255
2022	88	2	36	18	44	12	75	275
2023	75	0	34	21	41	12	85	268

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	464	24.0	19.3	20.9
1999	484	27.5	17.6	21.9
2000	455	32.0	14.2	18
2001	452	30.0	15.1	22.3
2002	411	27.5	14.9	25.5
2003	411	27.5	14.9	25.5
2004	400	26.0	15.4	27.5
2005	367	23.4	15.7	29.7
2006	358	25.0	14.3	36.6
2007	377	25.8	14.6	31.8
2008	385	27.5	14.0	32.5
2009	352	26.4	13.3	28.1
2010	336	27.8	12.0	33.9
2011	334	26.8	12.4	43.1
2012	324	24.0	13.4	38.9
2013	309	22.3	13.8	42.4
2014	288	21.6	13.3	44.1
2015	278	21.0	13.2	49.6
2016	317	21.0	15.0	45.1
2017	316	22.1	14.2	44.6
2018	312	23.7	13.1	50
2019	306	21.4	14.2	51.3
2020	326	22.9	14.2	51.5
2021	255	23.2	10.9	n/a
2022	275	19.4	14.1	n/a
2023	268	21.4	12.5	45.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	464	24.0	19.3	20.9
1999	484	27.5	17.6	21.9
2000	455	32.0	14.2	18
2001	452	30.0	15.1	22.3
2002	411	27.5	14.9	25.5
2003	411	27.5	14.9	25.5
2004	400	26.0	15.4	27.5
2005	367	23.4	15.7	29.7
2006	358	25.0	14.3	36.6
2007	377	25.8	14.6	31.8
2008	385	27.5	14.0	32.5
2009	352	26.4	13.3	28.1
2010	336	27.8	12.0	33.9
2011	334	26.8	12.4	43.1
2012	324	24.0	13.4	38.9
2013	309	22.3	13.8	42.4
2014	288	21.6	13.3	44.1
2015	278	21.0	13.2	49.6
2016	317	21.0	15.0	45.1
2017	316	22.1	14.2	44.6
2018	312	23.7	13.1	50
2019	306	21.4	14.2	51.3
2020	326	22.9	14.2	51.5
2021	255	23.2	10.9	n/a
2022	275	19.4	14.1	n/a
2023	268	21.4	12.5	45.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,260 (10.7%)	$18,848 (89.3%)	$21,108

Data source: Alaska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 78^th of 185 Elementary schools	Ranks 130^th of 176 Elementary schools	31.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Science (Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School)	48.9	40	8.9%
All Grades Science (Juneau Borough School District)	51.3	42.9	8.4%
All Grades Science (Alaska)	44.7	36.9	7.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	306	268	12.4%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	72	41	43.1%
Asian	30	34	13.3%
Hispanic	12	21	75%
Pacific Islander	12	12
White	91	75	17.6%
Two or More Races	88	85	3.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.3%	45.5%	5.8%

Schools Near Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				STAR English Language Arts (2023)							STAR Mathematics (2023)							ASA Science (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	STAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	STAR English Language Arts All Grades	STAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAR Mathematics All Grades	ASA Science 5th Grade	ASA Science 8th Grade	ASA Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2901 Riverside Dr	Juneau	99801	Juneau City and Borough	Juneau Borough School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(907) 796-5700	268	21	12.5	45.5%	75 (28.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.8%)	34 (12.7%)	41 (15.3%)	12 (4.5%)	85 (31.7%)	29.8	130^th of 176 public elementary schools	26.1%		14.9	153^rd of 171 public elementary schools	10.5%	23	13.6	34.9	30.6				26.0	25.0	34.9	28.6				29.5	40.0		40.0	$21,108	$2,260	$18,848
Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School	Public	PK, KG-5	3400 Tongass Blvd	Juneau	99801	Juneau City and Borough	Juneau Borough School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(907) 780-1400	325	23	14.3	34.2%	103 (31.7%)	1 (0.3%)	31 (9.5%)	16 (4.9%)	41 (12.6%)	29 (8.9%)	104 (32.0%)	30.7	127^th of 176 public elementary schools	27.8%		20.7	139^th of 171 public elementary schools	18.7%	12	26.1	21.7	39.2				29.4	23.9	27.7	35.3				29.2	37.3		37.3	$18,280	$2,252	$16,029
Mendenhall River Community School	Public	PK, KG-5	9001 Mendenhall Loop Rd	Juneau	99801	Juneau City and Borough	Juneau Borough School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(907) 796-5600	302	22	14.0	30.8%	116 (38.4%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (10.9%)	5 (1.7%)	38 (12.6%)	16 (5.3%)	94 (31.1%)	41	106^th of 176 public elementary schools	39.8%		38.2	109^th of 171 public elementary schools	36.3%	3	25.0	37.1	44.7				35.7	34.1	31.4	34.0				33.3	39.6		39.6	$22,582	$1,360	$21,223
Auke Bay Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11860 Glacier Hwy	Juneau	99801	Juneau City and Borough	Juneau Borough School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(907) 796-5275	325	18	17.8	13.5%	199 (61.2%)	2 (0.6%)	35 (10.8%)	6 (1.8%)	14 (4.3%)	3 (0.9%)	66 (20.3%)	60.3	63^rd of 176 public elementary schools	64.2%		63.1	55^th of 171 public elementary schools	67.8%	8	25.4	55.3	51.1				42.4	27.6	56.3	41.3				40.8	65.2		65.2	$15,784	$1,112	$14,672
Juneau Community Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1639 Glacier Ave Rm 115	Juneau	99801	Juneau City and Borough	Juneau Borough School District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(907) 523-1679	81	6	13.7	17.3%	44 (54.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (13.6%)	2 (2.5%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (27.2%)	64.1	53^rd of 176 public elementary schools	69.9%		85.1	15^th of 171 public elementary schools	91.2%	38	42.9				57.1	50.0	46.9	42.9			42.9	71.4	37.5	46.9		37.5	33.3	$22,594	$491	$22,103
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School	Public	PK, KG-8	1415 Glacier Ave - Marie Drake	Juneau	99801	Juneau City and Borough	Juneau Borough School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(907) 523-1848	188	12	15.9	8.5%	122 (64.9%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (12.2%)	2 (1.1%)	8 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (17.6%)	27.8	131^st of 176 public elementary schools	25.6%		43	95^th of 171 public elementary schools	44.4%	36	25.0	33.3	21.4	21.4	76.5	38.5	36.2	20.0	25.9	28.6		70.6	53.9	34.3	50.0	30.8	40.7	$15,917	$817	$15,100
Harborview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1255 Glacier Ave	Juneau	99801	Juneau City and Borough	Juneau Borough School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(907) 523-1850	301	24	12.5	34.2%	99 (32.9%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (11.3%)	21 (7.0%)	63 (20.9%)	5 (1.7%)	79 (26.2%)	49.4	90^th of 176 public elementary schools	48.9%		39.2	105^th of 171 public elementary schools	38.6%	15	34.1	28.0	46.3				35.6	33.3	34.0	43.9				36.8	57.1		57.1	$22,096	$2,251	$19,846
Sayeik: Gastineau Community School	Public	PK, KG-5	1507 3rd St	Juneau	99824	Juneau City and Borough	Juneau Borough School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(907) 796-5075	280	19	14.6	34.3%	126 (45.0%)	4 (1.4%)	15 (5.4%)	5 (1.8%)	39 (13.9%)	3 (1.1%)	88 (31.4%)	45.8	97^th of 176 public elementary schools	44.9%		56.5	69^th of 171 public elementary schools	59.6%	28	32.7	39.1	38.6				36.7	30.6	28.3	47.7				35.3	44.2		44.2	$18,844	$853	$17,991

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