- Enrollment
- 2,780
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Knik Charter School grew from 98 students in 2022-23 to 156 in 2023-24 (+59.2%).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+58 students YoY 020051010164 · Wasilla, AK Other · SMALL · CHARTER
189 enr · 23.6:1 · RII 6
Nearest enrollment peer: Mat-Su Central School (2,780 students)
Knik Charter School grew from 98 students in 2022-23 to 156 in 2023-24 (+59.2%). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Knik Charter 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 189
Knik Charter School
189 students
What this shows Knik Charter School reports 189 students on the CCD universe file.
How Knik Charter School compares
Knik Charter School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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.
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.
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 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
- 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 (~189 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 98 (2022-23) → 156 (2023-24), up 58.
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.
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.