MEADOW LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Meadow Lakes 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 425 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 27 teachers, Meadow Lakes Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Meadow Lakes Elementary, located in Wasilla, Alaska, serves as a vital educational hub within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. Situated on Pittman Road, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the surrounding community. It emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging students to grow intellectually and socially, adhering to the broader district’s standards for curriculum and student achievement.

Beyond its academic focus, Meadow Lakes Elementary strives to be a collaborative space that values the partnership between families, educators, and the local community. The school promotes a culture of inclusivity and safety, aiming to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school. With its commitment to the success of every child, the school acts as a cornerstone for local families, providing the resources and guidance necessary for early childhood development in the Mat-Su Valley.

For more information, contact Meadow Lakes Elementary at (907) 352-6100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1741 Pittman Rd
Wasilla, AK 99687
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MEADOW LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wasilla, AK with about 425 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alaska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
425
Teachers:
27.52
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 425 students

White
69.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
20.2%
Two or more races
4.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.9%
Hispanic/Latino
1.6%
Asian
1.2%
Black or African American
0.7%

Female
48.5%
Male
51.5%

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.