Enrollment
189
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wasilla, AK
Knik Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Knik Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 6/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020051010164Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Knik Charter School earns 6/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Alaska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #17 of 18
- schools in Wasilla · Resource Index
- 6
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 189
- students enrolled
Knik Charter School has class sizes larger than 95% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Knik Charter School ranks #17 of 18 schools in Wasilla, AK.
School address
District: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020051010164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Knik Charter School compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Knik Charter School
Knik Charter School is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Wasilla, Alaska, enrolling 189 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.6:1 is larger than about 95% of Alaska schools and 55% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 189 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alaska median campus size.
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 (38%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
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 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 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 School compares
Knik Charter 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 55% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 189 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
189
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 95% in Alaska - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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 37.6%
White 28.6%
Two or More 23.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 37.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Knik Charter 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 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 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 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 (~189 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Knik Charter School
How many students attend Knik Charter School?
Knik Charter School has 189 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wasilla, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knik Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Knik Charter School is 23.6:1, which is 55% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knik Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Knik Charter School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 37.6% of enrollment, in Wasilla, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knik Charter School?
Knik Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 6/100 (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 School rank among schools in Wasilla?
By Resource Investment Index, Knik Charter School ranks #17 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 School a good school?
Knik Charter School earns 6/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 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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