At a glance
Reported students
346
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska elementary enrollment
70th percentile
Compared with 161 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
336
Snowshoe Elementary: 346 reported students.
State peer staffing position
42nd percentile
15:1 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
- 321
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23.33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
What the reported data says about Snowshoe Elementary
Snowshoe 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 346 students for 2024–25.
Among 161 elementary schools in Alaska with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 290 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 70th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, close to 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 (60.1%) and multiracial (19.7%). English learners represent 2.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.6%. 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 Snowshoe Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 23 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 0.49 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.49
- 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
- White60.1%
- Hispanic9.8%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native8.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial19.7%
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.
Swanson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
348 reported students
Fronteras Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
336 reported students
Big Lake Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
362 reported students
Tanaina Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
324 reported students
Larson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
319 reported students
Sherrod Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
383 reported students
Public schools near Snowshoe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knik Elementary School Elementary · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | KG–05 | 263 | 3.7 mi |
| Goose Bay Elementary Elementary · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | PK–02 | 305 | 3.7 mi |
| Iditarod Elementary Elementary · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | PK–05 | 424 | 4.4 mi |
| Tanaina Elementary Elementary · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | PK–05 | 324 | 5.6 mi |
| Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School Elementary · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | PK–05 | 468 | 6 mi |
| Cottonwood Creek Elementary Elementary · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | PK–05 | 422 | 6.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Snowshoe Elementary
What grades does Snowshoe Elementary serve?
Snowshoe 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 Snowshoe Elementary?
Snowshoe Elementary reported 346 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 70th percentile among 161 Alaska elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 321 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Snowshoe Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 346 students and 23 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 Snowshoe Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Snowshoe 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 Snowshoe Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
47.7% 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 Snowshoe Elementary in?
Snowshoe 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 Snowshoe Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Knik Elementary School (3.7 mi), Goose Bay Elementary (3.7 mi), Iditarod Elementary (4.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.