Enrollment
305
Elementary
DISTRICT 344 · STATE 277
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MATANUSKA-SUSITNA BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 020051000011
Goose Bay Elementary
6400 Hollywood Blvd, Wasilla, AK 99687 · (907) 352-6400 · Matanuska-Susitna Borough
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL305 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.8:1 · STATE 15.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
43%
132 students
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 58 | 19% |
| Kindergarten | 71 | 23% |
| Grade 1 | 87 | 29% |
| Grade 2 | 89 | 29% |
Student demographics
53%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Goose Bay Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Bay Elementary this school | 305 | 43.3% | N/A |
| Soldotna Elementary Soldotna | 266 | 44.0% | 46.9% |
| Kalifornsky Beach Elementary Soldotna | 384 | 45.1% | 44.4% |
| Swanson Elementary Palmer | 348 | 47.7% | N/A |
| Snowshoe Elementary Wasilla | 346 | 47.7% | 52.5% |
| Butte Elementary Palmer | 263 | 38.4% | 53.1% |
Matched among Alaska elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Goose Bay Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Alaska | In Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 305 | #75 of 169 | #19 of 27 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.5:1 | #30 of 125 | #5 of 22 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 52.7% | #93 of 125 | #15 of 22 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 43.3% | #72 of 142 | #13 of 21 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -10.3% | #87 of 115 | #7 of 14 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
305
+39 (+15%) vs 2020
-22% since 2000-01, when it was 391
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
was 13.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 305 | 21 | 14.5:1 | 43% (132) |
| 2023-24 | 317 | 21 | 15.1:1 | 40% (128) |
| 2022-23 | 336 | 20 | 16.8:1 | 42% (140) |
| 2020-21 | 266 | 20 | 13.3:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 340 | 22.5 | 15.1:1 | 50% (170) |
| 2015-16 | 518 | 28 | 18.5:1 | 43% (224) |
| 2010-11 | 477 | 27 | 17.7:1 | 46% (218) |
| 2000-01 | 391 | 25 | 15.6:1 | 49% (190) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Goose Bay Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 10% (340 to 305); teachers down 7% (22.5 to 21).
About Goose Bay Elementary
In Wasilla, Alaska, Goose Bay Elementary is a medium-sized elementary school. Students in pre-K through 2 attend the school, which enrolls 305 students.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District counts 19,495 students in its 49 schools, and Goose Bay Elementary is one of them.
White students account for 66% of enrollment at Goose Bay Elementary. Enrollment also includes 18% multiracial, 8% Hispanic, and 7% Native American. The school's White share is 12 points below the 77% share among Matanuska-Susitna Borough residents. By the diversity index, Goose Bay Elementary comes in at 53%.
Teachers at the school number 21 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 14.5:1. The 15.3:1 average for elementary schools in Alaska is higher than this school's figure. Roughly 43% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. That is close to the 45% average for public schools in Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
In the county around the school, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, median household income is about $94,031, roughly 24% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. Goose Bay Elementary is among the 49 public schools in Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
The closest other public school is Knik Elementary School, less than a tenth of a mile away. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Fringe, meaning it is in rural territory close to an urban area.
Goose Bay Elementary saw enrollment rise 15% between 2020-21 and 2024-25. The ratio of students to teachers went from 13.3:1 to 14.5:1 over the same years.
Conversations here can range across science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
Related schools
Other schools in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
- Mat-Su Central SchoolCombined · 2,780 students
- Colony High SchoolHigh · 1,046 students
- Wasilla High SchoolHigh · 816 students
- Colony Middle SchoolElementary · 771 students
- Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High SchoolHigh · 705 students
- Teeland Middle SchoolElementary · 643 students
Other schools in Wasilla
- Mat-Su Central SchoolCombined · 2,780 students
- Wasilla High SchoolHigh · 816 students
- Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High SchoolHigh · 705 students
- Teeland Middle SchoolElementary · 643 students
- Twindly Bridge Charter SchoolCombined · 601 students
- Wasilla Middle SchoolMiddle · 584 students
Nearby schools
- Knik Elementary School0.1 mi · 263
- American Charter Academy2.9 mi · 193
- Snowshoe Elementary3.7 mi · 346
- DENA'INA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL3.9 mi · 396
- Midnight Sun Family Learning Center3.9 mi · 189
- Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School4.0 mi · 497
Frequently asked questions
About Goose Bay ElementaryHow many students attend Goose Bay Elementary?
Goose Bay Elementary enrolls approximately 305 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Goose Bay Elementary serve?
Goose Bay Elementary serves grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Goose Bay Elementary have?
Goose Bay Elementary employs 21 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.5:1.
What is the student diversity at Goose Bay Elementary?
Student demographics at Goose Bay Elementary are roughly 66% White, 8% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 18% Two or more.
Who oversees Goose Bay Elementary?
Goose Bay Elementary is overseen by Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District in Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
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