Alpenglow Elementary vs Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 932 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
Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary
Sitka · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
275 students
| Measure | Alpenglow Elementary Eagle River, Alaska | Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary Sitka, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #46 of 159 | #34 of 159 |
| National rank | #15961 of 50,301 | #13774 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 278 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.3% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 56% |
| city | Eagle River | Sitka |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 63.2).
- •Alpenglow Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •Alpenglow Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.3% vs 36.7%).
- •Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 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 Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary ranks higher (66.5 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 Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary?
About 932 km in a straight line, between Eagle River and Sitka in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alpenglow Elementary: 278. Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alpenglow Elementary and Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary rank in Alaska?
Alpenglow Elementary is 46th of 159 and Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary is 34th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).