Larson Elementary

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

www.matsuk12.us/lre

369 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Larson Elementary School, located in Wasilla, Alaska, is a public primary school serving the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. Situated on E Seldon Road, the school functions as a foundational educational hub for the local community, emphasizing core academic instruction while fostering a supportive environment for young learners. The school is committed to preparing students for future success by balancing rigorous curriculum standards with activities that encourage social and personal development.

As part of the Mat-Su Borough School District, Larson Elementary benefits from the district's broader resources and administrative support, which includes a focus on integrating technology and maintaining high educational expectations. The school’s official website serves as a primary resource for parents and guardians, offering updates on academic calendars, district policies, and opportunities for community engagement. By maintaining a focus on student-centered learning, Larson Elementary strives to provide a safe and effective learning environment tailored to the unique needs of families in the Wasilla area.

369

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Larson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	228
Hispanic	34
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	50
American Indian	47
Pacific Islander	4

White
228 (61.8 %)
Two or More
50 (13.6 %)
American Indian
47 (12.7 %)
Hispanic
34 (9.2 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.1 %)
Black
3 (0.8 %)
Asian
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)352-2300
Website:	http://www.matsuk12.us/lre
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	369
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	133
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 5

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 64