American Charter Academy vs Dena'ina Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American Charter Academy
Wasilla · Charter other · Grades K–12
193 students
Dena'ina Elementary School
Wasilla · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
396 students
| Measure | American Charter Academy Wasilla, Alaska | Dena'ina Elementary School Wasilla, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #101 of 159 |
| National rank | – | #29378 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 193 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 193 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 42% |
| city | Wasilla | Wasilla |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •American Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •American Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 37%).
- •Dena'ina Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.1).
- •Dena'ina Elementary School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 193.
- •American Charter Academy is a charter school while Dena'ina Elementary 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is American Charter Academy better than Dena'ina Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are American Charter Academy and Dena'ina Elementary School?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Wasilla and Wasilla in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Charter Academy: 193. Dena'ina Elementary School: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Charter Academy and Dena'ina Elementary School rank in Alaska?
American Charter Academy is unranked and Dena'ina Elementary School is 101st of 159 among other schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).