Arctic Light Elementary vs Hunter Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 2.0 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
Hunter Elementary
Fairbanks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
332 students
| Measure | Arctic Light Elementary Fort Wainwright, Alaska | Hunter Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #73 of 159 | #145 of 159 |
| National rank | #22195 of 50,301 | #45291 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 361 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.8% | 65.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 22% |
| city | Fort Wainwright | Fairbanks |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arctic Light Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.2 vs 19.3).
- •Arctic Light Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Arctic Light Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 17%).
- •Arctic Light Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 65.1%).
- •Hunter Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.1).
- •Arctic Light Elementary is the larger school with 361 students compared with 332.
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 Hunter Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Arctic Light Elementary ranks higher (54.2 vs 19.3 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 Hunter Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Fort Wainwright and Fairbanks in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arctic Light Elementary: 361. Hunter Elementary: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arctic Light Elementary and Hunter Elementary rank in Alaska?
Arctic Light Elementary is 73rd of 159 and Hunter Elementary is 145th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).