Goose Bay Elementary School serves 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Goose Bay Elementary School's student population of 347 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
347 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Goose Bay Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
7%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
60%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
21%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Goose Bay Elementary School often compared to?
Goose Bay Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Shaw Elementary School, Knik Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Goose Bay Elementary School?
347 students attend Goose Bay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Goose Bay Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Goose Bay Elementary School?
Goose Bay Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Goose Bay Elementary School offer ?
Goose Bay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Goose Bay Elementary School part of?
Goose Bay Elementary School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
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