School overview
At a glance
Reported students
2,780
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
28.01
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
99.3:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska other enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 212 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
336
Mat-Su Central School: 2,780 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
99.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Mat-Su Central School
Mat-Su Central School is a public other school serving grades KG–12 in Palmer. It is one of 50 current school records connected to Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. NCES reports 2,780 students for 2024–25.
Among 212 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 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 99.3:1, 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (74.3%) and multiracial (13.5%). English learners represent 2.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Mat-Su Central School
- 1How do the reported 99.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.01 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 2.49 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- Not reported
- Lunch program
- No
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.49
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.3%
- Hispanic6.2%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial13.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Offered
9 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
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