Meadow Lakes Elementary

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

www.matsuk12.us/mle

297 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Meadow Lakes Elementary, located in Wasilla, Alaska, serves as a vital educational hub within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. Situated on Pittman Road, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the surrounding community. It emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging students to grow intellectually and socially, adhering to the broader district’s standards for curriculum and student achievement.

Beyond its academic focus, Meadow Lakes Elementary strives to be a collaborative space that values the partnership between families, educators, and the local community. The school promotes a culture of inclusivity and safety, aiming to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school. With its commitment to the success of every child, the school acts as a cornerstone for local families, providing the resources and guidance necessary for early childhood development in the Mat-Su Valley.

297

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meadow Lakes Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	17
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	62
American Indian	40
Pacific Islander	1

White
172 (57.9 %)
Two or More
62 (20.9 %)
American Indian
40 (13.5 %)
Hispanic
17 (5.7 %)
Asian
4 (1.3 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
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)352-6100
Website:	http://www.matsuk12.us/mle
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
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 14

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 44