American Charter Academy vs Meadow Lakes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 3.3 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
Meadow Lakes Elementary
Wasilla · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students
| Measure | American Charter Academy Wasilla, Alaska | Meadow Lakes Elementary Wasilla, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #124 of 159 |
| National rank | – | #37162 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 193 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 193 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 65.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 32% |
| city | Wasilla | Wasilla |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •American Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (72% vs 32%).
- •American Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 22%).
- •Meadow Lakes Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.1).
- •Meadow Lakes Elementary is the larger school with 308 students compared with 193.
- •American Charter Academy is a charter school while Meadow Lakes Elementary 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 American Charter Academy better than Meadow Lakes Elementary?
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 Meadow Lakes Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Wasilla and Wasilla in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Charter Academy: 193. Meadow Lakes Elementary: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Charter Academy and Meadow Lakes Elementary rank in Alaska?
American Charter Academy is unranked and Meadow Lakes Elementary is 124th of 159 among other schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).