Larson Elementary School (Closed 2026)

2722 E Seldon Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Larson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Top Rankings

Larson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
319 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AK)
#98 out of 441 schools
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

55-59%
32%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

35-39%
29%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
12%
22%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
12%
8%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Black
2%
2%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

White
58%
47%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
15%
13%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
42%
0.62

Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
37.9%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
37%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing

Sports

School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Larson Elementary School's ranking?
Larson Elementary School is ranked #98 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Larson Elementary School?
319 students attend Larson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Larson Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Larson Elementary School?
Larson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Larson Elementary School offer ?
Larson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Larson Elementary School part of?
Larson Elementary School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.

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