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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MATANUSKA-SUSITNA BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 020051000726

Beryozova School

27297 W Beryozova Dr, Palmer, AK 99652 · (907) 495-9390 · Matanuska-Susitna Borough
GRADES KG–12COMBINED42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL39 STUDENTS
Enrollment
39
Combined
DISTRICT 453 · STATE 192
Student : Teacher
19.5:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 35.3:1 · STATE 27.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
110%
43 students
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
6
Grade 1
3
Grade 2
5
Grade 3
5
Grade 4
4
Grade 5
6
Grade 6
1
Grade 7
4
Grade 8
5
Student demographics
White
3897%
DISTRICT 67% · STATE 47%
Native American
13%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 22%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
2051%
Female
1949%

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Test scores

AK STAR + Alaska Science 2023-24 . % Advanced + Proficient
English Language Arts
27.3%
AK avg 35.2%
Math
45.5%
AK avg 34.3%
Source: AK STAR + Alaska Science. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
39
+20 (+105%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
19.5:1
was 7.5:1
% White
97%
was 100%
% Hispanic
0%
was 0%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Beryozova School

Located at 27297 W Beryozova Dr, in Palmer, Alaska, Beryozova School is a tiny unified-grade school that works with 39 students (grades K through 12), part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. Enrollment runs roughly 80% leaner than the state mean of about 192.

Across the 49 schools in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District (19,495 students total), Beryozova School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Beryozova School shows that nearly all students (97%) are White. The remainder looks like 3% Native American. The wider county runs roughly 77% White, putting the school's mix visibly more White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Beryozova School has 2 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 19.5:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 27.0:1 average. Around 110% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. Set against Matanuska-Susitna Borough (around 45%), the school's rate is somewhat above typical.

In the area at large, census data for Matanuska-Susitna Borough shows median household income runs about $94,031, roughly 24% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 7%. Across Matanuska-Susitna Borough's 49 public schools (combined enrollment of about 19,495 students), Beryozova School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Willow Elementary, roughly 4.0 miles away.

The campus sits in an outlying setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count climbed 105%: 19 students in 2018 compared to 39 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio widened from 7.5:1 in 2018 to 19.5:1 today.

On allk12, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Matanuska-Susitna Borough at a glance

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Population
112,988
Census ACS
Median income
$94,031
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
49
19,495 students

Quick facts

School name
Beryozova School
District
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
Address
27297 W Beryozova Dr, Palmer, AK 99652
Phone
(907) 495-9390
County
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Level
Combined
Grade range
KG–12
Total enrollment
39
Teachers (FTE)
2
Student–teacher ratio
19.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
43 (110%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
020051000726
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

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Frequently asked questions

About Beryozova School
How many students attend Beryozova School?
Beryozova School enrolls approximately 39 students in grades KG-12.
What age range does Beryozova School serve?
Beryozova School serves students from grade KG through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Beryozova School?
Approximately 19.5:1 students per teacher at Beryozova School.
How diverse is Beryozova School?
Beryozova School reports a student body of 97% White.
What district is Beryozova School in?
Beryozova School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
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