SNOWSHOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Snowshoe Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District school district, located in Wasilla, AK with about 369 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, Snowshoe Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Snowshoe Elementary is a public school located in Wasilla, Alaska, serving students within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. Nestled on Fairview Loop, the school functions as a foundational pillar of its local community, focusing on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. As part of the broader district, Snowshoe Elementary adheres to state-mandated curriculum standards while fostering an environment tailored to the unique needs of Alaskan students.
The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive and engaging learning atmosphere for its student body. By utilizing resources provided by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, Snowshoe Elementary encourages parental involvement and community collaboration to enhance the educational experience. With a focus on preparing children for future academic success, the school emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and character building, striving to ensure that each student has the tools necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.
For more information, contact Snowshoe Elementary at (907) 352-9500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9500
http://www.matsuk12.us/sse
SNOWSHOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wasilla, AK with about 369 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alaska
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 369
- Teachers:
- 22.32
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 369 students
- White
- 67.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 19.5%
- Two or more races
- 6.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.4%
- Black or African American
- 2.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.9%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 45.0%
- Male
- 55.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.