Very Good
#136 of 412 schools in AK
Top 33% in state
Knik Elementary School
Elementary School · Matanuska-susitna Borough School District · Wasilla, AK
A Matanuska-susitna Borough School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
PO Box 877830, Wasilla, AK 99687
- Math 26% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Knik Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 28% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Knik 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat 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 | 0.1 mi | 317 | 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
- #18 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
Knik Elementary School is listed in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Knik Elementary School
Knik Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wasilla, AK, part of Matanuska-susitna Borough School District, serving approximately 268 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #136 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Knik Elementary School
What grades does Knik Elementary School serve?
Knik Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Knik Elementary School?
Knik Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 268 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knik Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Knik Elementary School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Knik Elementary School rank in AK?
Knik Elementary School ranks #136 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Knik Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Knik Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Knik Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Knik Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Knik Elementary School a charter school?
No, Knik Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Knik Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Knik Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Knik Elementary School?
44.4% of students at Knik 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 268
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.6%
- Phone
- (907) 352-0300
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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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