- Enrollment
- 2,780
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wasilla, AK
Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020051000741
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Alaska schools.
- #9 of 18
- schools in Wasilla · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 19.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School ranks #9 of 18 schools in Wasilla, AK.
School address
District: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020051000741 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 020051000741 · Wasilla, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 18:1 · 19.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Mat-Su Central School (2,780 students)
Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School 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 468
Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School
468 students
What this shows Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School compares
Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.5% | ▼ 68% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 81% in Alaska - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.4%
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.3%
Two or More 20.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.9%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School is more 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 Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wasilla High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colony Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School'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
Finger Lake Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Iditarod Elementary
Standard public school
424 students 16.3:1 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 (~468 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School
How many students attend Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School?
Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School has 468 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wasilla, AK. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 476 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School is 18:1, which is 18% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School?
19.5% of students at Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School is White at 64.3% of enrollment, in Wasilla, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School?
Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School rank among schools in Wasilla?
By Resource Investment Index, Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School ranks #9 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 Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School, 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.