Goose Bay Elementary School serves 305 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 Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Attendance Zone: Goose Bay Elementary serves the southern part of Wasilla, AK, covering an attendance zone of approximately 265.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 30.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Goose Bay Elementary School's student population of 305 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
305 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Goose Bay 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
7%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
18%
13%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.4%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 schools are Goose Bay Elementary School often compared to?
Goose Bay Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Knik Elementary School, John Shaw Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Goose Bay Elementary School?
305 students attend Goose Bay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Goose Bay Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 8% 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 15:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Goose Bay Elementary School offer ?
Goose Bay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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