Larson Elementary

Larson Elementary serves 354 students in grades PK through 5 in Wasilla's small suburban community. With 25 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranking 79th out of 413 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 81st percentile among Alaska schools.

Both English Language Arts and Mathematics show 37% of students performing at proficient or above levels across grade levels, indicating consistent academic foundations with room for continued growth. Larson Elementary draws from a stable suburban neighborhood where families enjoy a median household income of $88,875 and a relatively low poverty rate of 10%. The community of 43,606 residents reflects a working-class area with 24% of adults holding bachelor's degrees or higher, and median home values around $318,900.

Located on East Seldon Road in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Larson Elementary sits in the heart of Wasilla's growing suburban landscape, serving families who value the balance of small-town community feel with access to educational opportunities in Alaska's developing Mat-Su Valley region.