Serving 533 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Shaw Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and 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: 533 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Shaw Elementary School's student population of 533 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
533 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Shaw Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Shaw Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#154 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
7%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
74%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
10%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Shaw Elementary School's ranking?
John Shaw Elementary School is ranked #154 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are John Shaw Elementary School often compared to?
John Shaw Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School, Meadow Lakes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend John Shaw Elementary School?
533 students attend John Shaw Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of John Shaw Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Shaw Elementary School?
John Shaw Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does John Shaw Elementary School offer ?
John Shaw Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John Shaw Elementary School part of?
John Shaw Elementary School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
In what neighborhood is John Shaw Elementary School located?
John Shaw Elementary School is located in the Lakes neighborhood of Wasilla, AK. There are 1 other public schools located in Lakes.
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