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Meadow Lakes Elementary School

1741 Pittman Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Meadow Lakes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 297 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Bottom 50% in AK
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Meadow Lakes Elementary School's student population of 297 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
297 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Meadow Lakes Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadow Lakes Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AK)
#305 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Meadow Lakes Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Meadow Lakes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Meadow Lakes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Meadow Lakes Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
14%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Meadow Lakes Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Meadow Lakes Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Meadow Lakes Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Meadow Lakes Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
58%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Meadow Lakes Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Meadow Lakes Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Two or more races
21%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Meadow Lakes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Meadow Lakes Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Meadow Lakes Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Meadow Lakes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
13%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Meadow Lakes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meadow Lakes Elementary School's ranking?
Meadow Lakes Elementary School is ranked #305 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Meadow Lakes Elementary School often compared to?
Meadow Lakes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Shaw Elementary School, Midnight Sun Family Learning Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Meadow Lakes Elementary School?
297 students attend Meadow Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Meadow Lakes Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meadow Lakes Elementary School?
Meadow Lakes Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Meadow Lakes Elementary School offer ?
Meadow Lakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Meadow Lakes Elementary School part of?
Meadow Lakes Elementary School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 297 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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