Alpenglow Elementary vs Chugach Optional Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 22 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alpenglow Elementary
Eagle River · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
278 students
Chugach Optional Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
275 students
| Measure | Alpenglow Elementary Eagle River, Alaska | Chugach Optional Elementary Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #46 of 159 | #18 of 159 |
| National rank | #15961 of 50,301 | #10506 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 278 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.3% | 11.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Eagle River | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chugach Optional Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 63.2).
- •Chugach Optional Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Chugach Optional Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 54%).
- •Chugach Optional Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.6% vs 17.3%).
- •Chugach Optional Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 19.9).
- •Alpenglow Elementary is the larger school with 278 students compared with 275.
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 Alpenglow Elementary better than Chugach Optional Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chugach Optional Elementary ranks higher (71.1 vs 63.2 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 Alpenglow Elementary and Chugach Optional Elementary?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Eagle River and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alpenglow Elementary: 278. Chugach Optional Elementary: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alpenglow Elementary and Chugach Optional Elementary rank in Alaska?
Alpenglow Elementary is 46th of 159 and Chugach Optional Elementary is 18th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).