Aquarian Charter School vs Willow Crest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aquarian Charter School
Anchorage · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
365 students
Willow Crest Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
294 students
| Measure | Aquarian Charter School Anchorage, Alaska | Willow Crest Elementary Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #39 of 159 | #148 of 159 |
| National rank | #14696 of 50,301 | #46513 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 365 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 104.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 29% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aquarian Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 17.2).
- •Aquarian Charter School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 29%).
- •Aquarian Charter School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 29%).
- •Willow Crest Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.6).
- •Aquarian Charter School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 294.
- •Aquarian Charter School is a charter school while Willow Crest 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 Aquarian Charter School better than Willow Crest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Aquarian Charter School ranks higher (65.1 vs 17.2 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 Aquarian Charter School and Willow Crest Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aquarian Charter School: 365. Willow Crest Elementary: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aquarian Charter School and Willow Crest Elementary rank in Alaska?
Aquarian Charter School is 39th of 159 and Willow Crest Elementary is 148th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).