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About this school
Tanaina Elementary School is
a suburban public school
in Wasilla, Alaska that is part of Mat-Su Borough School District.
It serves 377 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.5:1.
Its teachers have had 55 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
14%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Tanaina Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 23, 2025
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Tanaina Elementary School
$43,354
raised using DonorsChoose
55
projects
funded
27
teachers
funded
103
donors
8
projects
for
basic supplies
5
projects for
technology
14
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Tanaina Elementary School has received support from
56 individuals from Alaska and
47 individuals out-of-state.