Pioneer Peak Elementary

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

1959 N Stringfield Rd
Palmer, AK 99645

www.matsuk12.us/ppe

449 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pioneer Peak Elementary, located in Palmer, Alaska, is a dedicated member of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of essential life skills for its elementary-aged students. By leveraging its location within the scenic Mat-Su Valley, the school integrates a sense of community pride with a curriculum designed to prepare students for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school is committed to maintaining strong partnerships between staff, students, and families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. Through a variety of classroom activities and school-wide initiatives, Pioneer Peak strives to provide a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. For families looking for more detailed information regarding school programs, calendars, or administrative contact, the district’s official website serves as a primary resource for ongoing updates and community engagement.

449

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pioneer Peak Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	312
Hispanic	42
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	62
American Indian	24
Pacific Islander	4

White
312 (69.5%)
Two or More
62 (13.8%)
Hispanic
42 (9.4%)
American Indian
24 (5.3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.9%)
Black
3 (0.7%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)

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)861-5700
Website:	http://www.matsuk12.us/ppe
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	449
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 84