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Copper River School District

Alaska · Public School District
5
Schools
400
Students
$23,032
Per-Pupil Spend
+61% nat'l
33.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-19pp vs nat'l
85.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Copper River School District is a public school district in Alaska serving 400 students across 5 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $23,032 is above average for a US public school district. 34% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Glennallen ElementaryPK–06108
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Glennallen Jr/Sr High School07–1299
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Kenny Lake SchoolPK–1258
Slana SchoolPK–1215
Upstream Learning CorrespondencePK–12120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,032+61% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
79%
State
78.7%
Local (property tax)
1.2%
Federal
20.1%

State funding accounts for 79% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
400
Students
34%
Free Lunch
$23K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.0%
Opportunity Score—
StateAlaska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $23,032 per pupil — 61% above the national average of $14,347.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
20% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Copper River School District?
Copper River School District has 5 public schools, serving a total of 400 students.
What is the graduation rate for Copper River School District?
The graduation rate is 85.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Copper River School District spend per student?
Copper River School District spends $23,032 per pupil — 61% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Copper River School District?
34% of students in Copper River School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Copper River School District?
No, Copper River School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Copper River School District serve?
Copper River School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.