Iditarod Elementary

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

www.matsuk12.us/ide

437 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Iditarod 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 emphasizes a foundational academic curriculum designed to foster both intellectual growth and personal development. As with many schools in the region, Iditarod Elementary aims to provide a supportive environment that encourages student engagement through a variety of classroom instruction, collaborative activities, and community involvement.

The school is deeply connected to the identity of its location, drawing inspiration from the spirit of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, which reflects the resilience and determination often highlighted in their school culture. By utilizing the district’s standardized resources and prioritizing a partnership between parents and educators, Iditarod Elementary strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic programs, or upcoming school events can find additional details on their official district website.

437

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Iditarod Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	272
Hispanic	46
Black	2
Asian	5
Two or More	82
American Indian	29
Pacific Islander	1

White
272 (62.2 %)
Two or More
82 (18.8 %)
Hispanic
46 (10.5 %)
American Indian
29 (6.6 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)352-9100
Website:	http://www.matsuk12.us/ide
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	437
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	306
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

Pre-Kindergarten 49

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 60