Enrollment
34
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wasilla, AK
Knik Charter Correspondence School
Federal NCES profile for Knik Charter Correspondence School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020051010163Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Knik Charter Correspondence School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Alaska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #18 of 18
- schools in Wasilla · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 34:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 34
- students enrolled
Knik Charter Correspondence School has class sizes larger than 98% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Knik Charter Correspondence School ranks #18 of 18 schools in Wasilla, AK.
School address
District: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020051010163 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
34:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
+124% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Knik Charter Correspondence School compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Knik Charter Correspondence School
Knik Charter Correspondence School is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Wasilla, Alaska, enrolling 34 students.
Class loads run heavy: 34:1 is larger than about 98% of Alaska schools and 124% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 34 puts it in the smaller third of Alaska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 495 Alaska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by American Indian / Alaska Native (32%) and Two or More (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
The surrounding Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District spends $16,171 per pupil, 51% below the Alaska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Wasilla's public schools, it stands alongside Mat-Su Central School (2,780 students): Knik Charter Correspondence School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District also operates Mat-Su Central School (2,780 students) and Colony High School (1,046 students) alongside Knik Charter Correspondence School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Knik Charter Correspondence School compares
Knik Charter Correspondence School on the metrics families compare, against Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 34:1 | ▲ 124% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 34 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
34
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
34:1
students per teacher
- 124% above state mean
Top 98% in Alaska - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$16,171
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,240
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 32.4%
Two or More 29.4%
White 26.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
African American 2.9%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 32.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Knik Charter Correspondence School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, which includes Knik Charter Correspondence School.
$16,171
Per student
-51%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.6%
State 62.7%
Federal 14.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Knik Charter Correspondence 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 | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wasilla High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colony Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Knik Charter Correspondence School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,780
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alaska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~34 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~34:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Knik Charter Correspondence School
How many students attend Knik Charter Correspondence School?
Knik Charter Correspondence School has 34 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wasilla, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knik Charter Correspondence School?
The student-teacher ratio at Knik Charter Correspondence School is 34:1, which is 124% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 117% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knik Charter Correspondence School?
The largest demographic group at Knik Charter Correspondence School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 32.4% of enrollment, in Wasilla, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knik Charter Correspondence School?
Knik Charter Correspondence School has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Knik Charter Correspondence School rank among schools in Wasilla?
By Resource Investment Index, Knik Charter Correspondence School ranks #18 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.
Is Knik Charter Correspondence School a good school?
Knik Charter Correspondence School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Alaska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District?
Besides Knik Charter Correspondence 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.
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