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 lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
School Overview
- Goose Bay Elementary School's student population of 340 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% 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
- Goose Bay Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Goose Bay Elementary School is 0.52, 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 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 22% | 23% |
| Asian | 2% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 3% |
| White | 66% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 11% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 40% |
| 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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- Wasilla American Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 211 students
2.9 miles
7362 W Parks Hwy #725
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907)352-0150 2.9 K-12 211 - Wasilla Snowshoe Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 369 students
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 Grades: 6-12 | 610 students
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Wasilla, AK 99623
(907)864-5400 3.8 6-12 610 - Wasilla Dena'ina Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 404 students
3.9 miles
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Wasilla, AK 99687
(907)864-5600 3.9 PK-5 404 - Wasilla Midnight Sun Family Learning Center Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 192 students
3.9 miles
7275 W Midnight Sun Cir
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907)357-6786 3.9 K-8 192
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