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Sutton Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5

Summary

Sutton Elementary is a small public elementary school in Sutton, Alaska, serving grades PK-5 with an enrollment of 51 students. The school is part of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, which is ranked 8th out of 24 districts in Alaska and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sutton Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (64.71%) compared to the state average, as well as a higher percentage of students identifying as two or more races (25.49%). The school's performance and ranking have been inconsistent over the years, ranging from 24th out of 176 Alaska elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 138th out of 185 in 2018-2019. However, Sutton Elementary generally outperforms the state and district averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, particularly in the 3rd and 4th grades, though its Science proficiency lags behind. The school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 76.47% in the 2022-2023 school year, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools.

When compared to other schools in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, such as John Shaw Elementary, Fronteras Charter School, and Finger Lake Elementary, Sutton Elementary generally performs better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, but lags behind in Science proficiency. This suggests a need to focus on strengthening the school's science curriculum and instruction to better serve its diverse and economically disadvantaged student population.

Students ?

10.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$25,514

Per pupil spending ?

88.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

11672 N Wright Way
Sutton, AK 99674

(907) 861-5600

District: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

Students who attend Sutton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Palmer Middle School
High:	Palmer High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.7%

Two or more races:

27.8%

American Indian:

3.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 40th percentile in 2010 → 69th in 2024

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Alaska average (53% vs 32% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 29 percentile points since 2010

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school53%

District avg41%

Alaska avg32%

Not ranked this year

Sutton Elementary did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

10^th of 24Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District among Alaska districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2024	67.4	53 of 173	69.4%	★★★★☆
2023	79.9	24 of 176	86.4%	★★★★☆
2021	39.7	105 of 173	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	29.7	138 of 185	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	58.7	73 of 186	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	49.1	88 of 180	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	50.2	113 of 246	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	23.0	178 of 227	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	47.2	138 of 223	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	49.7	137 of 229	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	71.6	68 of 226	69.9%	★★★★☆
2005	51.8	128 of 213	39.9%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2023	66.1	42 of 152	72.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2019	21.8	132 of 147	10.2%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2023)72nd percentile-14 vs school

White (2019)10th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Alaska (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts58%+25 vs state

Mathematics47%+15 vs state

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Schools Near Sutton Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				STAR English Language Arts (2025)							STAR Mathematics (2025)							ASA Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	STAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	STAR English Language Arts All Grades	STAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAR Mathematics All Grades	ASA Science 5th Grade	ASA Science 8th Grade	ASA Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sutton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11672 N Wright Way	Sutton	99674	Matanuska-Susitna Borough	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 861-5600	54	5	10.8	88.9%	36 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)	2 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (27.8%)								(n/a)	50.0						57.9							47.1				$25,514	$4,066	$21,448
Sherrod Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	561 N Gulkana St	Palmer	99645	Matanuska-Susitna Borough	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 761-4100	383	23	16.6	62.4%	225 (58.7%)	2 (0.5%)	30 (7.8%)	3 (0.8%)	41 (10.7%)	3 (0.8%)	79 (20.6%)	62.7	60^th of 175 public elementary schools	65.7%		65.2	57^th of 173 public elementary schools	67.1%	3	54.0	45.7	47.6				49.0	44.3	47.8	37.6				43.1	50.0		50.0	$15,066	$1,445	$13,621
Swanson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	507 N Gulkana	Palmer	99645	Matanuska-Susitna Borough	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 861-5300	348	26	13.3	47.7%	217 (62.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (9.2%)	5 (1.4%)	27 (7.8%)	4 (1.1%)	63 (18.1%)								(n/a)																		$14,003	$1,636	$12,366
Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	801 East Arctic	Palmer	99645	Matanuska-Susitna Borough	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District	Yes	No	No	No	(907) 746-2358	268	21	13.0		203 (75.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.1%)	3 (1.1%)	14 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (10.8%)	93.3	3^rd of 175 public elementary schools	98.3%		93.7	4^th of 173 public elementary schools	97.7%	1	46.7	71.0	70.0	70.0	76.0	76.7	68.2	63.3	80.7	76.7	86.7	76.0	86.7	78.4	66.7	63.3	65.0	$16,769	$105	$16,664
Butte Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4006 S Butte Rd	Palmer	99645	Matanuska-Susitna Borough	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 861-5200	263	20	13.1	38.4%	181 (68.8%)	1 (0.4%)	26 (9.9%)	2 (0.8%)	18 (6.8%)	2 (0.8%)	33 (12.5%)	73.8	38^th of 175 public elementary schools	78.3%		62.9	62^nd of 173 public elementary schools	64.2%	24	47.1	42.9	58.1				49.6	47.1	37.1	58.1				48.1	72.1		72.1	$17,654	$1,853	$15,801
Colony Middle School	Public	PK, KG-8	9250 E Bogard Rd	Palmer	99645	Matanuska-Susitna Borough	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 761-1500	771	37	20.8	30.7%	530 (68.7%)	5 (0.6%)	56 (7.3%)	7 (0.9%)	40 (5.2%)	2 (0.3%)	131 (17.0%)								(n/a)				48.9	48.4	35.5	44.2				47.4	50.0	38.0	45.1		37.6	37.6	$11,831	$726	$11,105
Pioneer Peak Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1959 N Stringfield Rd	Palmer	99645	Matanuska-Susitna Borough	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 861-5700	449	29	15.4	39.4%	312 (69.5%)	3 (0.7%)	42 (9.4%)	2 (0.4%)	24 (5.3%)	4 (0.9%)	62 (13.8%)	81.7	19^th of 175 public elementary schools	89.1%		75	30^th of 173 public elementary schools	82.7%	11	40.3	52.6	57.1				50.6	52.1	67.4	64.7				62.2	64.0		64.0	$14,640	$838	$13,801
Birchtree Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1675 N Nadina St.	Palmer	99645	Matanuska-Susitna Borough	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District	Yes	No	No	No	(907) 745-1831	416	24	17.6		329 (79.1%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.1%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (12.3%)	59	73^rd of 175 public elementary schools	58.3%		67.9	50^th of 173 public elementary schools	71.1%	23	31.9	43.8	45.5	60.0	54.6	54.2	47.3	27.7	58.3	38.6	45.5	45.5	64.0	45.2	55.6	64.0	58.6	$16,733	$116	$16,617
Finger Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5981 Eek St	Wasilla	99654	Matanuska-Susitna Borough	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 864-2200	445	27	16.4	41.3%	288 (64.7%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (8.5%)	4 (0.9%)	30 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	84 (18.9%)	66.9	54^th of 175 public elementary schools	69.1%		47.8	96^th of 173 public elementary schools	44.5%	42	38.1	47.1	49.3				45.0	46.0	49.3	56.1				50.5	52.2		52.2	$13,619	$1,424	$12,195
John Shaw Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3750 E Paradise Ln	Wasilla	99654	Matanuska-Susitna Borough	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 352-0500	507	31	16.3	41.2%	395 (77.9%)	2 (0.4%)	29 (5.7%)	2 (0.4%)	33 (6.5%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (8.9%)	90.6	8^th of 175 public elementary schools	95.4%		85.4	15^th of 173 public elementary schools	91.3%	7	48.4	56.8	63.9				55.6	67.4	65.3	86.1				72.3	69.6		69.6	$13,883	$843	$13,040

Frequently Asked Questions about Sutton Elementary

What district is Sutton Elementary in?

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

What is the racial makeup of Sutton Elementary?

Students at Sutton Elementary are 67% White, 28% Two or more races, 4% American Indian, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Sutton Elementary attend?

Students who attend Sutton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Palmer Middle School
High : Palmer High School

How many students attend Sutton Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 54 students attended Sutton Elementary.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr.

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