Baxter Elementary vs Scenic Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baxter Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
239 students
Scenic Park Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
386 students
| Measure | Baxter Elementary Anchorage, Alaska | Scenic Park Elementary Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 159 | #65 of 159 |
| National rank | #34797 of 50,301 | #19319 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 239 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 239 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.4% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 58% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scenic Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.4 vs 35.7).
- •Scenic Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •Scenic Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •Scenic Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 67.4%).
- •Baxter Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.5).
- •Scenic Park Elementary is the larger school with 386 students compared with 239.
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 Baxter Elementary better than Scenic Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Scenic Park Elementary ranks higher (58.4 vs 35.7 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 Baxter Elementary and Scenic Park Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baxter Elementary: 239. Scenic Park Elementary: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baxter Elementary and Scenic Park Elementary rank in Alaska?
Baxter Elementary is 121st of 159 and Scenic Park Elementary is 65th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).