Arctic Light Elementary vs Boreal Sun Charter School
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.
Arctic Light Elementary
Fort Wainwright · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students
Boreal Sun Charter School
Fairbanks · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
201 students
| Measure | Arctic Light Elementary Fort Wainwright, Alaska | Boreal Sun Charter School Fairbanks, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #73 of 159 | #26 of 159 |
| National rank | #22195 of 50,301 | #12784 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 361 | 201 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 201 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.8% | 26.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| city | Fort Wainwright | Fairbanks |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boreal Sun Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 54.2).
- •Arctic Light Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Boreal Sun Charter School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Boreal Sun Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 43.8%).
- •Arctic Light Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 18.3).
- •Arctic Light Elementary is the larger school with 361 students compared with 201.
- •Arctic Light Elementary is a public school while Boreal Sun Charter School is a charter 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 Arctic Light Elementary better than Boreal Sun Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Boreal Sun Charter School ranks higher (67.9 vs 54.2 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 Arctic Light Elementary and Boreal Sun Charter School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Fort Wainwright and Fairbanks in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arctic Light Elementary: 361. Boreal Sun Charter School: 201. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arctic Light Elementary and Boreal Sun Charter School rank in Alaska?
Arctic Light Elementary is 73rd of 159 and Boreal Sun Charter School is 26th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).