Larson Elementary School
Larson Elementary School serves 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Larson Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Larson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Larson Elementary School's student population of 392 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 392 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
Larson Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Larson Elementary School is 0.48, 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) |
Overall Testing Rank | #54 out of 466 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 18% | 23% |
| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 3% |
| White | 70% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 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 and middle school to Larson Elementary School is Mat-su Day School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Knik Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Wasilla Knik Elementary School Math: 63% | Reading: 45%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 286 students10
0.6 miles
6350 W Hollywood
Wasilla, AK 99687
(907) 352-0300 0.6 K-5 286 - Wasilla Mat-su Day School Special Education School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 89 students10
1.2 miles
2360 N Tait Dr
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-6000 1.2 K-12 89 - Wasilla Mat-su Career & Technical Ed High School Vocational School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 8-12 | 656 students10
1.3 miles
2472 N Seward Meridian Pkwy
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-0400 1.3 8-12 656 - Wasilla Teeland Middle School Math: 38% | Reading: 60%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 771 students10
1.3 miles
2788 N Seward Meridian Pkwy
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-7500 1.3 6-8 771 - Wasilla Twindly Bridge Charter School Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-12 | 477 students10
1.6 miles
141 E Seldon Rd Ste C
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-6680 1.6 K-12 477
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