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Sherrod Elementary

Palmer, Alaska · Grades PreK to 5 · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

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About Sherrod Elementary

Sherrod Elementary is a public school in Palmer, Alaska, serving pre-K through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 383 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Palmer. With about 23 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16.7 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a small metro area, in Matanuska-Susitna Borough. There are 9 other schools within 5 miles. Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District runs 49 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	561 N Gulkana St, Palmer, AK 99645
Phone	(907) 761-4100
School district	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	383
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	23
Students per teacher	16.7
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, small, Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 020051000230). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Swanson ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 2Palmer · 0.1 mi Academy Charter SchoolCharter · Grades K to 8Palmer · 0.4 mi Palmer High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Palmer · 1.3 mi Palmer Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Palmer · 1.4 mi Mat-Su Secondary SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 12Palmer · 1.9 mi Valley PathwaysPublic · Grades PreK to 12Palmer · 2.6 mi Colony High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Palmer · 3.7 mi Colony Middle SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 8Palmer · 3.9 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Sherrod Elementary serve?

Sherrod Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Sherrod Elementary?

Sherrod Elementary reported 383 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherrod Elementary?

About 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 383 students and 23 teachers in federal data.

Is Sherrod Elementary a public or charter school?

Sherrod Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Sherrod Elementary in?

Sherrod Elementary is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ak/matanuska-susitna-borough-school-district/

Where is Sherrod Elementary located?

Sherrod Elementary is at 561 N Gulkana St, Palmer, AK 99645. The phone number is (907) 761-4100.

How many other schools are near Sherrod Elementary?

There are 9 other schools within 5 miles of Sherrod Elementary in our directory.