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#171 of 412 schools in AK
Top 41% in state
Sherrod Elementary
Elementary School · Matanuska-susitna Borough School District · Palmer, AK
A Matanuska-susitna Borough School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
561 N Gulkana St, Palmer, AK 99645
- Math 31% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sherrod Elementary score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 34% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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
66.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sherrod 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,102/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Palmer), 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
$97,069
Median home value
$338,400
Median rent
$1,309/mo
College educated
31.1%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99645; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–2 | 0.1 mi | 343 | Compare → |
| Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.3 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 267 | Compare → |
| Valley PathwaysEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 153 | Compare → |
| Amazing Grace AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 86 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Matanuska-susitna Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #22 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
Sherrod Elementary is listed in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sherrod Elementary
Sherrod Elementary is a public elementary school in Palmer, AK, part of Matanuska-susitna Borough School District, serving approximately 369 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #171 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sherrod Elementary
What grades does Sherrod Elementary serve?
Sherrod Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sherrod Elementary?
Sherrod Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 369 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherrod Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherrod Elementary is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sherrod Elementary rank in AK?
Sherrod Elementary ranks #171 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Sherrod Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sherrod Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Sherrod Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sherrod Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sherrod Elementary a charter school?
No, Sherrod Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sherrod Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sherrod Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sherrod Elementary?
66.1% of students at Sherrod 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 369
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.0%
- Phone
- (907) 761-4100
- Area population (ZIP 99645)
- 31,494
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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.
- 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 99645; this does not measure the attendance area.
- 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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