Serving 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Larson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Larson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Larson Elementary School's student population of 319 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
319 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Larson Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Larson Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#98 out of 441 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
12%
21%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
58%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
15%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
- Larson Elementary School is a safe and nurturing environment; a child s parents are a child s first teacher; all children can learn and be successful; children can and will take responsibility for their own learning; all people have gifts and challenges building positive relationships between people is essential to a healthy community; goals are best achieved when responsibilities are shared with parents, students and our community; collaboration and synergy will make our group of individuals better than the sum of its parts; promoting life long learning is essential for all members of our community; fact-driven management/data driven decision-making is essential to continuous improvement; standards based instruction and reporting is essential to a quality school.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Larson Elementary School's ranking?
Larson Elementary School is ranked #98 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Larson Elementary School often compared to?
Larson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Iditarod Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Larson Elementary School?
319 students attend Larson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Larson Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Larson Elementary School?
Larson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Larson Elementary School offer ?
Larson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Larson Elementary School part of?
Larson Elementary School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
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