DENA?INA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dena?ina Elementary School 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 404 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 23 teachers, Dena?ina Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Dena’ina Elementary School, located in Wasilla, Alaska, is a primary educational institution within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. The school’s name honors the Dena’ina people, the original indigenous inhabitants of the region, reflecting a commitment to cultural respect and local heritage within the Mat-Su Valley.

The school utilizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while providing students with opportunities to engage in extracurricular activities and community-building initiatives. As part of the larger district, Dena’ina Elementary benefits from resources that focus on modern instructional practices, student safety, and collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and the surrounding Wasilla community. For families looking for specific information regarding school events, academic calendars, or district policies, the school maintains an active presence through its official portal at [matsuk12.us/dne](http://www.matsuk12.us/dne).

For more information, contact Dena?ina Elementary School at (907) 864-5600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.