- Enrollment
- 2,780
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center held near 179 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 020051000312 · Wasilla, AK Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
189 enr · 23.6:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Mat-Su Central School (2,780 students)
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center held near 179 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center 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
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center
189 students
What this shows Midnight Sun Family Learning Center reports 189 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midnight Sun Family Learning Center compares
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center 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 | 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.
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
$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: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
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 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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 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. CCD year-over-year: 188 (2022-23) → 179 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.