Finger Lake Elementary

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

www.matsuk12.us/fle

445 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Finger Lake Elementary is a public school located in Wasilla, Alaska, and serves as part of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. Situated in a suburban setting, the school provides an educational environment for students in grades PK–5. It is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development, utilizing the district's standardized curriculum while encouraging a supportive community atmosphere typical of schools in the Mat-Su region.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, integrating core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies with opportunities for creative and physical development. With a commitment to the success of every student, Finger Lake Elementary focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the local community. By leveraging the resources of the larger Mat-Su Borough School District, the school strives to prepare its young learners for their transition to middle school and beyond.

445

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Finger Lake Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	288
Hispanic	38
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	84
American Indian	30

White
288 (64.7%)
Two or More
84 (18.9%)
Hispanic
38 (8.5%)
American Indian
30 (6.7%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)
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)864-2200
Website:	http://www.matsuk12.us/fle
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	445
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	141
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 42

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 70