Sutton Elementary

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
11672 N Wright Way
Sutton, AK 99674
54 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Sutton Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Sutton, Alaska, serving students within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. As a smaller, community-focused institution, the school is situated in a scenic area northeast of Palmer, providing an educational environment that emphasizes close connections between students, staff, and the surrounding neighborhood. The school’s mission aligns with the broader district goals of fostering academic growth, personal responsibility, and a strong sense of community engagement.

Because it is part of the Mat-Su Borough School District, Sutton Elementary benefits from the resources and curriculum standards of a large district while maintaining the intimate, supportive atmosphere typical of a rural Alaskan school. Families in the area value the school for its commitment to local involvement and its efforts to provide a well-rounded elementary experience. For more specific details regarding current enrollment, academic performance, or school-specific programs, parents and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at http://www.matsuk12.us/ste.
54
Total Students
5.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
88.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    36 (66.7%)
  • Two or More
    15 (27.8%)
  • American Indian
    2 (3.7%)
  • Asian
    1 (1.9%)
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)861-5600
Website: http://www.matsuk12.us/ste
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 54
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 48
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 13
Kindergarten 12
Grade 1 7
Grade 2 3
Grade 3 8
Grade 4 6
Grade 5 5
Gender Ratio