Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Wasilla, AK Grades PK–05 Suburb: Small Anchorage, AK SchoolScore™ D (58.1)
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Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School
Wasilla, AK 99654
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ D (58.1)
468
Students
25.5
Teachers
18.4:1
Student:Teacher
(907)864-2300
Phone
http://www.matsuk12.us/mze
Website

Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in Wasilla, ALASKA, operated by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District school district. It serves grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 468 students enrolled; a 18.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Small by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Alaska Elementary School Average
Enrollment
468.0
State avg: 279.0
▲ 68% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
18.35:1
State avg: 15.4:1
▲ 19% worse
Free Lunch %
29.1%
State avg: 47.0%
▼ 38% better
School Details
School Name
Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
020051000741
State School ID
AK-33-330530
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
4961 E Nelson Rd
City
Wasilla
State
Alaska
ZIP Code
99654
County
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Metro Area
Anchorage, AK
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Small
Cong. District
0200
State Leg. Upper
0200M
State Leg. Lower
02026
Latitude
61.54898
Longitude
-149.32429
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
468
Total Students
👩‍🏫
25.5
Teachers FTE
📐
18.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
25.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)25.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 136 29.1%
Not Applicable 84 17.9%
District Info
District Name
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
LEAID
0200510
State LEA ID
AK-33
Phone
(907)746-9200
Website
http://www.matsuk12.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Palmer
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$344,298K
Federal Revenue
$36,910K
State Revenue
$228,038K
Local Revenue
$79,350K
Total Expenditure
$344,973K
Instruction Exp.
$172,246K
Support Services
$126,523K
Other Current Exp.
$8,137K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School

1
Knik Charter Correspondence School
Wasilla · Other
2.7 mi
2
Knik Charter School
Wasilla · Other
2.7 mi
3
Cottonwood Creek Elementary
Wasilla · Elementary
3 mi
4
Mat-Su Middle College School
Palmer · High
3.5 mi
5
Birchtree Charter School
Palmer · Elementary
3.8 mi
6
Mat-Su Day School
Wasilla · Other
4 mi
Comparable Schools

Similar Schools

Public elementary in Alaska with similar enrollment to Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School

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485
Students
18.93:1
Ratio
–
Free Lunch
Mt. View Elementary
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449
Students
14.14:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Pioneer Peak Elementary
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
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449
Students
15.48:1
Ratio
39%
Free Lunch
Finger Lake Elementary
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
Wasilla, AK
445
Students
16.48:1
Ratio
41%
Free Lunch
Fred Ipalook Elementary
North Slope Borough School District
Utqiagvik, AK
494
Students
15.44:1
Ratio
30%
Free Lunch
Chugiak Elementary
Anchorage School District
Chugiak, AK
439
Students
17.33:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
John Shaw Elementary
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
Wasilla, AK
507
Students
16.36:1
Ratio
41%
Free Lunch
Government Hill Elementary
Anchorage School District
Anchorage, AK
424
Students
16.9:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School?
468 students are enrolled at Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School have?
Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School has 25.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1.
What grades does Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School serve?
Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School a charter school?
Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School located in?
Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School is located in the Anchorage, AK metropolitan area.
What school district does Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School belong to?
Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School is part of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District school district.
How much does Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District spend per student?
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District district spends approximately $737,121,795 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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