Excellent
#51 of 412 schools in AK
Top 12% in state
Dena'ina Elementary School
Elementary School · Matanuska-susitna Borough School District · Wasilla, AK
A Matanuska-susitna Borough School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 877469, Wasilla, AK 99687
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dena'ina Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dena'ina Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 2Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,881/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Bay ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–2 | 3.9 mi | 317 | Compare → |
| Knik Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 3.9 mi | 268 | Compare → |
| Big Lake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 5.0 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.3 | K–8 | Not available | 267 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Matanuska-susitna Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #6 of 45
- District spending per student
- $15,575NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dena'ina Elementary School is listed in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dena'ina Elementary School
Dena'ina Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wasilla, AK, part of Matanuska-susitna Borough School District, serving approximately 384 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #51 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dena'ina Elementary School
What grades does Dena'ina Elementary School serve?
Dena'ina Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dena'ina Elementary School?
Dena'ina Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dena'ina Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dena'ina Elementary School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dena'ina Elementary School rank in AK?
Dena'ina Elementary School ranks #51 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Dena'ina Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dena'ina Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dena'ina Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dena'ina Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Dena'ina Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dena'ina Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dena'ina Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dena'ina Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dena'ina Elementary School?
85.2% of students at Dena'ina Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 384
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.8%
- Phone
- (907) 864-5600
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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