Enrollment
189
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wasilla, AK
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Midnight Sun Family Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 020051000312Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Alaska schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Wasilla · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 189
- students enrolled
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center has class sizes larger than 95% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midnight Sun Family Learning Center ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Wasilla, AK.
School address
District: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020051000312 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 Midnight Sun Family Learning Center compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Midnight Sun Family Learning Center
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center is a mid-sized charter elementary 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 lands in the lower third of 495 scored Alaska schools.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Two or More (15%) (diversity index 42/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 elementary schools, it stands alongside Fronteras Charter School (336 students): Midnight Sun Family Learning Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.6:1 vs 18.7:1).
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District also operates Mat-Su Central School (2,780 students) and Colony High School (1,046 students) alongside Midnight Sun Family Learning Center.
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 Midnight Sun Family Learning Center compares
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center 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.
Engagement
54.0%
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
$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
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: 2.1 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 74.1%
Two or More 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Midnight Sun Family Learning Center is about as mixed as the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, which includes Midnight Sun Family Learning Center.
$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 Midnight Sun Family Learning Center 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 Midnight Sun Family Learning Center'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 elementary schools in Wasilla
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 Midnight Sun Family Learning Center
How many students attend Midnight Sun Family Learning Center?
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center has 189 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wasilla, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midnight Sun Family Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Midnight Sun Family Learning Center 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 Midnight Sun Family Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Midnight Sun Family Learning Center is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Wasilla, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midnight Sun Family Learning Center?
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Midnight Sun Family Learning Center rank among elementary schools in Wasilla?
By Resource Investment Index, Midnight Sun Family Learning Center ranks #3 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Wasilla on the city page.
Is Midnight Sun Family Learning Center a good school?
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of 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 Midnight Sun Family Learning Center, 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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