At a glance
Reported students
308
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska elementary enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 161 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
336
Meadow Lakes Elementary: 308 reported students.
State peer staffing position
13th percentile
12.3:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. 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
- 263
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11:1
What the reported data says about Meadow Lakes Elementary
Meadow Lakes Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Wasilla. It is one of 50 current school records connected to Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. NCES reports 308 students for 2024–25.
Among 161 elementary schools in Alaska with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 290 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, below the Alaska median of 15.7:1 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 (58.8%) and multiracial (21.8%). English learners represent 6.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Meadow Lakes Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White58.8%
- Hispanic6.2%
- Black0.3%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native12%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial21.8%
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
Gifted and talented
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.
Goose Bay Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
305 reported students
Larson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
319 reported students
Tanaina Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
324 reported students
Fronteras Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
336 reported students
Snowshoe Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
346 reported students
Swanson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
348 reported students
Public schools near Meadow Lakes Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midnight Sun Family Learning Center Elementary · Charter · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | KG–08 | 189 | 1 mi |
| Goose Bay Elementary Elementary · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | PK–02 | 305 | 4.8 mi |
| Knik Elementary School Elementary · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | KG–05 | 263 | 4.9 mi |
| Tanaina Elementary Elementary · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | PK–05 | 324 | 5.5 mi |
| Iditarod Elementary Elementary · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | PK–05 | 424 | 6.2 mi |
| Snowshoe Elementary Elementary · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | PK–05 | 346 | 6.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Meadow Lakes Elementary
What grades does Meadow Lakes Elementary serve?
Meadow Lakes Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
How many students attend Meadow Lakes Elementary?
Meadow Lakes Elementary reported 308 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 161 Alaska elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 263 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Meadow Lakes Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 308 students and 25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alaska median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Meadow Lakes Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Meadow Lakes Elementary 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 Meadow Lakes Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
65.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Meadow Lakes Elementary in?
Meadow Lakes Elementary 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 Meadow Lakes Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Midnight Sun Family Learning Center (1 mi), Goose Bay Elementary (4.8 mi), Knik Elementary School (4.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.