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#290 of 412 schools in AK
Sutton Elementary
Elementary School · Matanuska-susitna Borough School District · Sutton, AK
A Matanuska-susitna Borough School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 216, Sutton, AK 99674
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sutton Elementary score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 60 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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
102.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sutton 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,809
Median home value
$222,600
Median rent
$882/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
82.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99674; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.3 | K–8 | Not available | 267 | Compare → |
| Dena'ina Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 384 | Compare → |
| Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 476 | Compare → |
| Pioneer Peak ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 471 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Matanuska-susitna Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #34 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
Sutton Elementary is listed in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sutton Elementary
Sutton Elementary is a public elementary school in Sutton, AK, part of Matanuska-susitna Borough School District, serving approximately 45 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #290 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sutton Elementary
What grades does Sutton Elementary serve?
Sutton Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sutton Elementary?
Sutton Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sutton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sutton Elementary is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sutton Elementary rank in AK?
Sutton Elementary ranks #290 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Sutton Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sutton Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Sutton Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sutton Elementary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sutton Elementary a charter school?
No, Sutton Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sutton Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sutton Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sutton Elementary?
102.2% of students at Sutton 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 45
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.8%
- Phone
- (907) 861-5600
- Area population (ZIP 99674)
- 1,473
- Area median age
- 51.3
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 99674; 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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