Airport Heights Elementary vs Baxter Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Airport Heights Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
240 students
Baxter Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
239 students
| Measure | Airport Heights Elementary Anchorage, Alaska | Baxter Elementary Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #147 of 159 | #121 of 159 |
| National rank | #46457 of 50,301 | #34797 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 240 | 239 |
| Enrollment | 240 | 239 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 104.6% | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baxter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.7 vs 17.2).
- •Baxter Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Baxter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Baxter Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.4% vs 104.6%).
- •Airport Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.1).
- •Airport Heights Elementary is the larger school with 240 students compared with 239.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Airport Heights Elementary better than Baxter Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Baxter Elementary ranks higher (35.7 vs 17.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Airport Heights Elementary and Baxter Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Airport Heights Elementary: 240. Baxter Elementary: 239. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Airport Heights Elementary and Baxter Elementary rank in Alaska?
Airport Heights Elementary is 147th of 159 and Baxter Elementary is 121st of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).