Arctic Light Elementary vs Denali Montessori Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 417 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
Denali Montessori Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
361 students
| Measure | Arctic Light Elementary Fort Wainwright, Alaska | Denali Montessori Elementary Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #73 of 159 | #117 of 159 |
| National rank | #22195 of 50,301 | #33653 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 361 | 361 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.8% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 36% |
| city | Fort Wainwright | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arctic Light Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.2 vs 37.5).
- •Arctic Light Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 36%).
- •Arctic Light Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Arctic Light Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 74%).
- •Denali Montessori Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.1).
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 Denali Montessori Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Arctic Light Elementary ranks higher (54.2 vs 37.5 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 Denali Montessori Elementary?
About 417 km in a straight line, between Fort Wainwright and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arctic Light Elementary: 361. Denali Montessori Elementary: 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arctic Light Elementary and Denali Montessori Elementary rank in Alaska?
Arctic Light Elementary is 73rd of 159 and Denali Montessori Elementary is 117th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).