At a glance
Reported students
189
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska other enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 212 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
336
Knik Charter School: 189 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
13.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Knik Charter School
Knik Charter School is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Wasilla. It is one of 50 current school records connected to Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. NCES reports 189 students for 2024–25.
Among 212 combined / other schools in Alaska with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 66.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, above the Alaska median of 11.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are American Indian or Alaska Native (37.6%) and White (28.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Knik Charter School
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28.6%
- Hispanic6.3%
- Black2.1%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native37.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.6%
- Multiracial23.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
American Charter Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
193 reported students
Valley Pathways
Other · Grades PK–12
143 reported students
Mat-Su Day School
Other · Grades KG–12
70 reported students
Beryozova School
Other · Grades KG–12
39 reported students
Knik Charter Correspondence School
Other · Grades PK–12
34 reported students
Glacier View School
Other · Grades KG–12
24 reported students
Public schools near Knik Charter School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knik Charter Correspondence School Other · Charter · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | PK–12 | 34 | under 0.1 mi |
| Cottonwood Creek Elementary Elementary · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | PK–05 | 422 | 0.7 mi |
| Mat-Su Day School Other · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | KG–12 | 70 | 1.4 mi |
| Mat-Su Central School Other · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | KG–12 | 2,780 | 3.1 mi |
| Twindly Bridge Charter School Other · Charter · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | KG–12 | 601 | 4.1 mi |
| Valley Pathways Other · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | PK–12 | 143 | 5.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Knik Charter School
What grades does Knik Charter School serve?
Knik Charter School reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
How many students attend Knik Charter School?
Knik Charter School reported 189 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 212 Alaska combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Knik Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 189 students and 14.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alaska median for the same school level is 11.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Knik Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Knik Charter School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Knik Charter School in?
Knik Charter School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, based in Palmer, AK, which operates 50 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Knik Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Knik Charter Correspondence School (under 0.1 mi), Cottonwood Creek Elementary (0.7 mi), Mat-Su Day School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.