Very Good
#114 of 412 schools in AK
Top 27% in state
Based on limited data
Goose Bay Elementary
Elementary School · Matanuska-susitna Borough School District · Wasilla, AK
A Matanuska-susitna Borough School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
7362 W Parks Hwy #842, Wasilla, AK 99654
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 23 schools in Wasilla.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Goose Bay Elementary 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,881/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wasilla), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,739
Median home value
$342,200
Median rent
$1,233/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99654; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knik Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 268 | Compare → |
| American Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| Snowshoe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 3.7 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| Dena'ina Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 3.9 mi | 384 | 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
- #11 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
Goose Bay Elementary is listed in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Goose Bay Elementary
Goose Bay Elementary is a public elementary school in Wasilla, AK, part of Matanuska-susitna Borough School District, serving approximately 317 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #114 of 412 schools in AK. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Goose Bay Elementary
What grades does Goose Bay Elementary serve?
Goose Bay Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Goose Bay Elementary?
Goose Bay Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goose Bay Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Goose Bay Elementary is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Goose Bay Elementary rank in AK?
Goose Bay Elementary ranks #114 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Goose Bay Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Goose Bay Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Goose Bay Elementary a charter school?
No, Goose Bay Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Goose Bay Elementary a Title I school?
No, Goose Bay Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Goose Bay Elementary?
40.4% of students at Goose Bay Elementary 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 317
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.9%
- Phone
- (907) 352-6400
- Area population (ZIP 99654)
- 44,420
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99654; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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