Sherrod Elementary

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

www.matsuk12.us/she

395 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sherrod Elementary School is a public primary school located in Palmer, Alaska, serving students within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while encouraging curiosity and critical thinking, helping prepare young learners for their future educational journeys.

Beyond its academic offerings, Sherrod Elementary is known for its commitment to creating a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, parents, and the broader Palmer community. The school utilizes its district resources to provide various extracurricular and support services, ensuring that diverse student needs are met. By maintaining a strong focus on school spirit and student engagement, Sherrod Elementary strives to be a welcoming environment where children feel encouraged to excel and grow within the unique landscape of the Mat-Su Valley.

395

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sherrod Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	241
Hispanic	32
Black	3
Asian	6
Two or More	82
American Indian	28
Pacific Islander	3

White
241 (61.0 %)
Two or More
82 (20.8 %)
Hispanic
32 (8.1 %)
American Indian
28 (7.1 %)
Asian
6 (1.5 %)
Black
3 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
Phone:	(907)761-4100
Website:	http://www.matsuk12.us/she
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	239
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 136

Grade 4 127

Grade 5 132