Goose Bay Elementary School serves 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Goose Bay Elementary School's student population of 317 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Goose Bay Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
7%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
63%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
19%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Goose Bay Elementary School often compared to?
Goose Bay Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Shaw Elementary School, Knik Elementary School, Snowshoe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Goose Bay Elementary School?
317 students attend Goose Bay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Goose Bay Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Goose Bay Elementary School?
Goose Bay Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Goose Bay Elementary School offer ?
Goose Bay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Goose Bay Elementary School part of?
Goose Bay Elementary School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
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