- Enrollment
- 2,780
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wasilla, AK
Mat-Su Day School
Federal NCES profile for Mat-Su Day School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020051000734
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mat-Su Day School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Alaska schools.
- #5 of 18
- schools in Wasilla · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5:1
- small classes for Alaska
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mat-Su Day School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mat-Su Day School ranks #5 of 18 schools in Wasilla, AK.
School address
District: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020051000734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Mat-Su Day School held near 81 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 020051000734 · Wasilla, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
70 enr · 5:1 · 32.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Mat-Su Central School (2,780 students)
Mat-Su Day School held near 81 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Mat-Su Day 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 70
Mat-Su Day School
70 students
What this shows Mat-Su Day School reports 70 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mat-Su Day School compares
Mat-Su Day 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 | 5:1 | ▼ 67% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▼ 48% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 70 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
70
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
5:1
students per teacher
- 67% below state mean
Top 3% in Alaska - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
64.3%
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 + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.7%
Two or More 21.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.6%
African American 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Largest group: White at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Mat-Su Day School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
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 Mat-Su Day 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wasilla High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colony Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mat-Su Day 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 (~70 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mat-Su Day School
How many students attend Mat-Su Day School?
Mat-Su Day School has 70 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wasilla, AK. CCD year-over-year: 84 (2022-23) → 81 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mat-Su Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mat-Su Day School is 5:1, which is 67% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 68% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mat-Su Day School?
32.1% of students at Mat-Su Day School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mat-Su Day School?
The largest demographic group at Mat-Su Day School is White at 65.7% of enrollment, in Wasilla, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mat-Su Day School?
Mat-Su Day School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Mat-Su Day School rank among schools in Wasilla?
By Resource Investment Index, Mat-Su Day School ranks #5 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 Mat-Su Day 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.