- Enrollment
- 2,780
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Talkeetna, AK
Talkeetna Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Talkeetna Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020051000723
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Talkeetna Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Alaska schools.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 52.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 121
- students enrolled
Talkeetna Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020051000723 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Talkeetna Elementary held near 108 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 7.8 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 020051000723 · Talkeetna, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
121 enr · 17.3:1 · 52.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Mat-Su Central School (2,780 students)
Talkeetna Elementary held near 108 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 7.8 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Talkeetna Elementary 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 121
Talkeetna Elementary
121 students
What this shows Talkeetna Elementary reports 121 students on the CCD universe file.
How Talkeetna Elementary compares
Talkeetna Elementary 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.3% | ▼ 15% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 121 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
121
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 74% in Alaska - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.0%
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
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.4%
Two or More 17.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: White at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, Talkeetna Elementary 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 Talkeetna Elementary 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wasilla High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colony Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Talkeetna Elementary'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 Talkeetna
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~121 students)
Frequently asked questions about Talkeetna Elementary
How many students attend Talkeetna Elementary?
Talkeetna Elementary has 121 students enrolled. It is a public school in Talkeetna, AK. CCD year-over-year: 111 (2022-23) → 108 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Talkeetna Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Talkeetna Elementary is 17.3:1, which is 14% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Talkeetna Elementary?
52.3% of students at Talkeetna Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Talkeetna Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Talkeetna Elementary is White at 74.4% of enrollment, in Talkeetna, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Talkeetna Elementary?
Talkeetna Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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).
What other schools are in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District?
Besides Talkeetna Elementary, 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.