Serving 45 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sutton 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 40-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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Sutton Elementary School's student population of 45 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
45 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Sutton Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sutton Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#163 out of 441 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
22%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
76%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
20%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 Sutton Elementary School's ranking?
Sutton Elementary School is ranked #163 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Sutton Elementary School?
45 students attend Sutton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Sutton Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sutton Elementary School?
Sutton Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sutton Elementary School offer ?
Sutton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sutton Elementary School part of?
Sutton Elementary School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
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