LARSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Larson 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 392 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 26 teachers, Larson 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.
Larson Elementary School, located in Wasilla, Alaska, is a public primary school serving the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. Situated on E Seldon Road, the school functions as a foundational educational hub for the local community, emphasizing core academic instruction while fostering a supportive environment for young learners. The school is committed to preparing students for future success by balancing rigorous curriculum standards with activities that encourage social and personal development.
As part of the Mat-Su Borough School District, Larson Elementary benefits from the district's broader resources and administrative support, which includes a focus on integrating technology and maintaining high educational expectations. The school’s official website serves as a primary resource for parents and guardians, offering updates on academic calendars, district policies, and opportunities for community engagement. By maintaining a focus on student-centered learning, Larson Elementary strives to provide a safe and effective learning environment tailored to the unique needs of families in the Wasilla area.
For more information, contact Larson Elementary at (907) 352-2300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-2300
http://www.matsuk12.us/lre
LARSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wasilla, AK with about 392 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alaska
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 392
- Teachers:
- 26.01
- 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 392 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LARSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 70% of the student body.
- White
- 70.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 18.1%
- Two or more races
- 6.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 43.9%
- Male
- 56.1%
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.