- Enrollment
- 2,780
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wasilla, AK
American Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for American Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020051000452Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
American Charter Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Alaska schools.
- #3 of 18
- schools in Wasilla · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 193
- students enrolled
American Charter Academy has class sizes larger than 85% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, American Charter Academy ranks #3 of 18 schools in Wasilla, AK.
School address
District: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020051000452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
American Charter Academy grew from 186 students in 2022-23 to 197 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 10.9 → 11.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 020051000452 · Wasilla, AK Other · SMALL · CHARTER
193 enr · 19.3:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Mat-Su Central School (2,780 students)
American Charter Academy grew from 186 students in 2022-23 to 197 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 10.9 → 11.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
American Charter Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mat-Su Central
Mat-Su Central School
2,780 students
- Colony High Sc 1,046
Colony High School
1,046 students
- Wasilla High S 816
Wasilla High School
816 students
- Colony Middle 771
Colony Middle School
771 students
- Mat-Su Career 705
Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School
705 students
- This school 193
American Charter Academy
193 students
What this shows American Charter Academy reports 193 students on the CCD universe file.
How American Charter Academy compares
American Charter Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
193
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 85% in Alaska - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,575
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.5%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, American Charter Academy is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District reports $15,575 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How American Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mat-Su Central School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Colony High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wasilla High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colony Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to American Charter Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Wasilla
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mat-Su Central School
Standard public school
2,780 students
Twindly Bridge Charter School
Standard public school
601 students
John Shaw Elementary
Standard public school
507 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School
Standard public school
497 students 16:1 students per teacher
Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School
Standard public school
468 students 18:1 students per teacher
Finger Lake Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~193 students)
Frequently asked questions about American Charter Academy
How many students attend American Charter Academy?
American Charter Academy has 193 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wasilla, AK. CCD year-over-year: 186 (2022-23) → 197 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at American Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at American Charter Academy is 19.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of American Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at American Charter Academy is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Wasilla, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for American Charter Academy?
American Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does American Charter Academy rank among schools in Wasilla?
By Resource Investment Index, American Charter Academy ranks #3 of 18 schools in Wasilla, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wasilla on the city page.
What other schools are in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District?
Besides American Charter Academy, Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District also operates Mat-Su Central School (2,780 students), Colony High School (1,046 students), and Wasilla High School (816 students). See the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District district page for the complete list.