Larson Elementary School
Tel:
(907)352-2300
- Larson Elementary School serves 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
School Overview
- Larson Elementary School's student population of 416 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 416 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Larson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Larson Elementary School is 0.43, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 16% | 23% |
| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 74% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Larson Elementary School is Mat-su Day School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Wasilla Knik Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 285 students
0.6 miles
6350 West Hollywood
Wasilla, AK 99687
(907)352-0300 0.6 3-5 285 - Wasilla Mat-su Day School Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 87 students
1.2 miles
3901 E Bogard Road
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907)864-6000 1.2 K-12 87 - Wasilla Mat-su Career & Technical Ed High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 | 582 students
1.3 miles
2472 N Seward Meridian Parkway
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907)352-0400 1.3 9-12 582 - Wasilla Teeland Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 744 students
1.3 miles
2788 N Seward Meridian Parkway
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907)352-7500 1.3 6-8 744 - Palmer Twindly Bridge Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 450 students
1.6 miles
141 E Seldon Road Suite C
Palmer, AK 99645
(907)376-6680 1.6 K-12 450
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