Larson Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Wasilla, Alaska 99654 · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
#74 of 159 elementary schools in Alaska
#22436 of 50,301 nationally
About Larson Elementary
Larson Elementary is a public elementary located in Wasilla, in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District school district of Alaska, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 319 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 53.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 74th of 159 ranked elementary schools in Alaska. Its strongest component is math proficiency (66th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (37th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 319.
There are 24 schools in Wasilla; Larson Elementary ranks 9th of 18 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)47%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Larson Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Larson Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Teeland Middle School
Wasilla · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
643 students · 1.2 km away
Fronteras Charter School
Wasilla · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
336 students · 1.5 km away
Mat-Su Day School
Wasilla · Public other · Grades K–12
70 students · 1.9 km away
John Shaw Elementary
Wasilla · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
507 students · 2.3 km away
Cottonwood Creek Elementary
Wasilla · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
422 students · 2.7 km away
Wasilla High School
Wasilla · Public high · Grades 9–12
816 students · 3.5 km away
Twindly Bridge Charter School
Wasilla · Charter other · Grades K–12
601 students · 3.5 km away
Knik Charter Correspondence School
Wasilla · Charter other · Grades PK–12
34 students · 3.5 km away
Knik Charter School
Wasilla · Charter other · Grades PK–12
189 students · 3.5 km away
Tanaina Elementary
Wasilla · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
324 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Alaska with a comparable Enrollment.
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317 students
Redoubt Elementary
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321 students
Kincaid Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
322 students
Bear Valley Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
316 students
Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School
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322 students
Midnight Sun Elementary School
North Pole · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is Larson Elementary a good school?
Larson Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 53.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #74 of 159 in Alaska. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Larson Elementary rank in Alaska?
Larson Elementary ranks #74 of 159 elementary schools in Alaska and #22436 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Larson Elementary?
Larson Elementary had 319 students in 2025.
Is Larson Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Larson Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Larson Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Larson Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.