Goose Bay Elementary School
Tel:
(907) 352-6400
Goose Bay Elementary School serves 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Goose Bay Elementary School's student population of 340 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 340 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Goose Bay Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 22% | 23% |
| Asian | 3% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 3% |
| White | 65% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 3% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Goose Bay Elementary School is American Charter Academy (2.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Wasilla American Charter Academy Charter School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-12 | 211 students10
2.9 miles
7362 W Parks Hwy #725
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907) 352-0150 2.9 K-12 211 - Wasilla Snowshoe Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 369 students10
3.7 miles
2001 W Fairview Loop
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9500 3.7 PK-5 369 - Wasilla Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School Math: 18% | Reading: 44%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 610 students10
3.8 miles
10015 W Redington School Rd
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907) 864-5400 3.8 6-12 610 - Wasilla Dena'ina Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 404 students10
3.9 miles
7068 S Knik Knack Mud Shack Ro
Wasilla, AK 99687
(907) 864-5600 3.9 PK-5 404 - Wasilla Midnight Sun Family Learning Center Charter School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-8 | 192 students10
3.9 miles
7275 W Midnight Sun Cir
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 357-6786 3.9 K-8 192
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