Snowshoe Elementary

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

2001 W Fairview Loop
Wasilla, AK 99654

www.matsuk12.us/sse

346 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Snowshoe Elementary is a public school located in Wasilla, Alaska, serving students within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. Nestled on Fairview Loop, the school functions as a foundational pillar of its local community, focusing on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. As part of the broader district, Snowshoe Elementary adheres to state-mandated curriculum standards while fostering an environment tailored to the unique needs of Alaskan students.

The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive and engaging learning atmosphere for its student body. By utilizing resources provided by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, Snowshoe Elementary encourages parental involvement and community collaboration to enhance the educational experience. With a focus on preparing children for future academic success, the school emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and character building, striving to ensure that each student has the tools necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.

346

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Snowshoe Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	208
Hispanic	34
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	68
American Indian	29
Pacific Islander	3

White
208 (60.1%)
Two or More
68 (19.7%)
Hispanic
34 (9.8%)
American Indian
29 (8.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.9%)
Black
2 (0.6%)
Asian
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)352-9500
Website:	http://www.matsuk12.us/sse
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	346
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	142
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 44

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 56