Alaska Native Cultural Charter School vs Northern Lights ABC K-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School
Anchorage · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
357 students
Northern Lights ABC K-8 School
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
582 students
| Measure | Alaska Native Cultural Charter School Anchorage, Alaska | Northern Lights ABC K-8 School Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #143 of 159 | #19 of 159 |
| National rank | #44498 of 50,301 | #10813 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 357 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 63% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northern Lights ABC K-8 School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 20.5).
- •Northern Lights ABC K-8 School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 32%).
- •Northern Lights ABC K-8 School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 22%).
- •Northern Lights ABC K-8 School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 85.2%).
- •Alaska Native Cultural Charter School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 19.4).
- •Northern Lights ABC K-8 School is the larger school with 582 students compared with 357.
- •Alaska Native Cultural Charter School is a charter school while Northern Lights ABC K-8 School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Alaska Native Cultural Charter School better than Northern Lights ABC K-8 School?
On the Success Index (US), Northern Lights ABC K-8 School ranks higher (70.7 vs 20.5 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 Alaska Native Cultural Charter School and Northern Lights ABC K-8 School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School: 357. Northern Lights ABC K-8 School: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alaska Native Cultural Charter School and Northern Lights ABC K-8 School rank in Alaska?
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School is 143rd of 159 and Northern Lights ABC K-8 School is 19th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).