Enrollment
2,780
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wasilla, AK
Mat-Su Central School
Federal NCES profile for Mat-Su Central School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020051000224
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mat-Su Central School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the largest schools in Alaska.
- #7 of 18
- schools in Wasilla · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 2,780
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Mat-Su Central School ranks #7 of 18 schools in Wasilla, AK.
School address
District: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020051000224 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
What stands out at Mat-Su Central School
Mat-Su Central School is a large combined-grade school in Wasilla, Alaska, enrolling 2,780 students.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alaska, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,780 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 495 scored Alaska schools.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Two or More (14%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1117 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
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 Twindly Bridge Charter School (601 students): Mat-Su Central School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District also operates Colony High School (1,046 students) and Wasilla High School (816 students) alongside Mat-Su Central 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 Mat-Su Central School compares
Mat-Su Central School on the metrics families compare, against Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 2,780 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2,780
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 1116 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
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
White 74.3%
Two or More 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.3%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Mat-Su Central School is about as mixed as the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, which includes Mat-Su Central 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 Mat-Su Central School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colony High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Wasilla High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Colony Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Teeland Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mat-Su Central 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
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Wasilla
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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
Iditarod Elementary
Standard public school
424 students 16.3:1 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mat-Su Central School
How many students attend Mat-Su Central School?
Mat-Su Central School has 2,780 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wasilla, AK.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mat-Su Central School?
The largest demographic group at Mat-Su Central School is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Wasilla, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mat-Su Central School?
Mat-Su Central School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. 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 Mat-Su Central School rank among schools in Wasilla?
By Resource Investment Index, Mat-Su Central School ranks #7 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 Mat-Su Central School a good school?
Mat-Su Central School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the largest schools in Alaska. 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 Mat-Su Central School, Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District also operates Colony High School (1,046 students), Wasilla High School (816 students), and Colony Middle School (771 students). See the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District district page for the complete list.
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