School Overview
Dena’ina 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 is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. The school’s name honors the Dena’ina people, the original indigenous inhabitants of the region, reflecting a commitment to cultural respect and local heritage within the Mat-Su Valley.

The school utilizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while providing students with opportunities to engage in extracurricular activities and community-building initiatives. As part of the larger district, Dena’ina Elementary benefits from resources that focus on modern instructional practices, student safety, and collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and the surrounding Wasilla community. For families looking for specific information regarding school events, academic calendars, or district policies, the school maintains an active presence through its official portal at [matsuk12.us/dne](http://www.matsuk12.us/dne).
435
Total Students
25.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dena'ina Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White244
Hispanic42
Black1
Asian3
Two or More105
American Indian36
Pacific Islander4
  • White
    244 (56.1 %)
  • Two or More
    105 (24.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    42 (9.7 %)
  • American Indian
    36 (8.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.9 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.7 %)
  • Black
    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)864-5600
Website: http://www.matsuk12.us/dne
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 182
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 40
Kindergarten 64
Grade 1 71
Grade 2 57
Grade 3 65
Grade 4 71
Grade 5 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dena'ina Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten40
Kindergarten64
Grade 171
Grade 257
Grade 365
Grade 471
Grade 567
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dena'ina Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21449.2%
Male22150.8%