How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | Tanana City School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Palmer, Alaska | Tanana, Alaska |
| Total Enrollment | 19,705 | 29 |
| Number of Schools | 49 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.5:1 | 14.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | Tanana City School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,575 | $53,552 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.7% | 18.3% |
| State Revenue | 62.7% | 80.1% |
| Local Revenue | 22.6% | 1.6% |
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
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Tanana City School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | Tanana City School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65.3% | N/A |
| African American | 0.5% | N/A |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.1% | N/A |
| Asian | 0.9% | N/A |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9.2% | N/A |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | N/A |
| Multiracial | 16.3% | N/A |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 39.3% | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | Tanana City School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 79 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 10 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 383.2:1 | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 56.6% | 17.2% |
School Types
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 8
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Tanana City School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.