Cottonwood Creek Elementary

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

www.matsuk12.us/cwe

422 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cottonwood Creek Elementary is a public school located in Wasilla, Alaska, serving students within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. Situated on North Seward Meridian, the school functions as a foundational educational hub for the local community, emphasizing academic development and student engagement in a supportive environment. As part of the Mat-Su school system, it follows district-wide curricula designed to meet state standards while fostering a positive school culture focused on growth and character development.

The school is well-integrated into the Wasilla area, reflecting the values and needs of local families. Through its official website, the school maintains clear communication with parents and community members, providing resources regarding academic calendars, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities. Cottonwood Creek Elementary is committed to preparing its young learners for success in higher grades, utilizing a blend of traditional classroom instruction and modern educational tools to address the diverse needs of its student body.

422

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cottonwood Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	286
Hispanic	35
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	80
American Indian	17

White
286 (67.8%)
Two or More
80 (19.0%)
Hispanic
35 (8.3%)
American Indian
17 (4.0%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

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)864-2100
Website:	http://www.matsuk12.us/cwe
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 36

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 72