Anne Wien Elementary vs Denali Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 1.9 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
Denali Elementary
Fairbanks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
300 students
| Measure | Anne Wien Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska | Denali Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #131 of 159 | #128 of 159 |
| National rank | #40371 of 50,301 | #39253 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 360 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.7% | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| city | Fairbanks | Fairbanks |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Denali Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.9 vs 27.0).
- •Denali Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Denali Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Anne Wien Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.7% vs 57.7%).
- •Denali Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 18.0).
- •Anne Wien Elementary is the larger school with 360 students compared with 300.
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 Denali Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Denali Elementary ranks higher (28.9 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 Denali Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Fairbanks and Fairbanks in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anne Wien Elementary: 360. Denali Elementary: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anne Wien Elementary and Denali Elementary rank in Alaska?
Anne Wien Elementary is 131st of 159 and Denali Elementary is 128th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).