Anne Wien Elementary vs Aurora Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 416 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anne Wien Elementary
Fairbanks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students
Aurora Elementary
Jber · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
359 students
| Measure | Anne Wien Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska | Aurora Elementary Jber, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #131 of 159 | #5 of 159 |
| National rank | #40371 of 50,301 | #4644 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 360 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.7% | 23.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 77% |
| city | Fairbanks | Jber |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aurora Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 27.0).
- •Aurora Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 27%).
- •Aurora Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 22%).
- •Aurora Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.1% vs 46.7%).
- •Aurora Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.0).
- •Anne Wien Elementary is the larger school with 360 students compared with 359.
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 Anne Wien Elementary better than Aurora Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Aurora Elementary ranks higher (80.6 vs 27.0 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 Anne Wien Elementary and Aurora Elementary?
About 416 km in a straight line, between Fairbanks and Jber in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anne Wien Elementary: 360. Aurora Elementary: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anne Wien Elementary and Aurora Elementary rank in Alaska?
Anne Wien Elementary is 131st of 159 and Aurora Elementary is 5th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).