Goose Bay Elementary

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

www.matsuk12.us/gbe

336 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Goose Bay Elementary School, located in Wasilla, Alaska, serves as a vital educational hub within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve academic excellence while developing strong social-emotional skills. With a focus on foundational education, the staff at Goose Bay prioritizes individualized instruction and active student engagement to help young learners build the confidence and knowledge necessary for their future academic journeys.

Beyond academics, Goose Bay Elementary places a high value on community involvement and the partnership between home and school. By maintaining an active connection with families and utilizing the resources provided by the district, the school creates a well-rounded experience that emphasizes character development and critical thinking. Located in the heart of the community, Goose Bay serves as a cornerstone for local families, striving to prepare students to be responsible, curious, and capable citizens in an ever-changing world.

336

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Goose Bay Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	204
Hispanic	28
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	72
American Indian	26
Pacific Islander	3

White
204 (60.7 %)
Two or More
72 (21.4 %)
Hispanic
28 (8.3 %)
American Indian
26 (7.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

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)352-6400
Website:	http://www.matsuk12.us/gbe
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	336
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	107
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 68

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 87