Serving 445 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Finger Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 445 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Finger Lake Elementary serves the southern part of Wasilla, AK, encompassing an area of approximately 10.9 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Finger Lake Elementary School's student population of 445 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
445 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Finger Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Finger Lake Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#203 out of 441 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
7%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
19%
13%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.2%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Finger Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Finger Lake Elementary School is ranked #203 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Finger Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Finger Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pioneer Peak Elementary School, Cottonwood Creek Elementary School, Swanson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Finger Lake Elementary School?
445 students attend Finger Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Finger Lake Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Finger Lake Elementary School?
Finger Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Finger Lake Elementary School offer ?
Finger Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Finger Lake Elementary School part of?
Finger Lake Elementary School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
In what neighborhood is Finger Lake Elementary School located?
Finger Lake Elementary School is located in the Lakes neighborhood of Wasilla, AK. There are 1 other public schools located in Lakes.
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