Big Lake Elementary

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

Mile 4.5 South Big Lake Rd
Big Lake, AK 99652

www.matsuk12.us/ble

362 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Big Lake Elementary, located in Big Lake, Alaska, serves as a key educational hub for students within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. Situated at Mile 4.5 on South Big Lake Road, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment that fosters academic growth and personal development for elementary-aged children in the surrounding rural community.

As part of the broader Mat-Su school system, the institution emphasizes foundational education and community involvement. The school’s official website serves as a resource for parents and students, offering information on academic calendars, district-wide policies, and local school events. With its location nestled in the scenic Big Lake area, the school balances traditional classroom instruction with the unique community spirit characteristic of the Alaskan region.

362

Total Students

22.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Big Lake Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	28
Black	2
Asian	3
Two or More	65
American Indian	40
Pacific Islander	4

White
220 (60.8%)
Two or More
65 (18.0%)
American Indian
40 (11.0%)
Hispanic
28 (7.7%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.1%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)
Black
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
Phone:	(907)892-9700
Website:	http://www.matsuk12.us/ble
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	224
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 30

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 61