At a glance
Reported students
70
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska other enrollment
53rd percentile
Compared with 212 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
336
Mat-Su Day School: 70 reported students.
State peer staffing position
4th percentile
5:1 reported; state peer median 11.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 67
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25.22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 2.7:1
What the reported data says about Mat-Su Day School
Mat-Su Day School is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Wasilla. It is one of 50 current school records connected to Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. NCES reports 70 students for 2024–25.
Among 212 combined / other schools in Alaska with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 66.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 53rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 5:1, below 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 White (65.7%) and multiracial (21.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 80.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Mat-Su Day School
- 1How do the reported 5:1 student–teacher ratio and 14 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 80.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.7%
- Hispanic1.4%
- Black2.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native8.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial21.4%
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.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
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
Mat-Su Hybrid Learning Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
Enrollment not reported
Valley Pathways
Other · Grades PK–12
143 reported students
Knik Charter School
Other · Grades PK–12
189 reported students
Public schools near Mat-Su Day 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fronteras Charter School Elementary · Charter · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | KG–08 | 336 | 0.2 mi |
| Knik Charter Correspondence School Other · Charter · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | PK–12 | 34 | 1.4 mi |
| Knik Charter School Other · Charter · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | PK–12 | 189 | 1.4 mi |
| Twindly Bridge Charter School Other · Charter · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | KG–12 | 601 | 3.3 mi |
| Mat-Su Central School Other · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | KG–12 | 2,780 | 3.3 mi |
| Valley Pathways Other · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | PK–12 | 143 | 6.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mat-Su Day School
What grades does Mat-Su Day School serve?
Mat-Su Day School reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
How many students attend Mat-Su Day School?
Mat-Su Day School reported 70 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 53rd percentile among 212 Alaska combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 67 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mat-Su Day School?
The calculated ratio is 5:1, based on 70 students and 14 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 Mat-Su Day School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mat-Su Day School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mat-Su Day School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
38.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Mat-Su Day School in?
Mat-Su Day 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 Mat-Su Day School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Fronteras Charter School (0.2 mi), Knik Charter Correspondence School (1.4 mi), Knik Charter School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.