Bayshore Elementary vs Sand Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayshore Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
338 students
Sand Lake Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
367 students
| Measure | Bayshore Elementary Anchorage, Alaska | Sand Lake Elementary Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #6 of 159 | #61 of 159 |
| National rank | #4747 of 50,301 | #18742 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 338 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.3% | 32.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 57% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bayshore Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 59.2).
- •Bayshore Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 57%).
- •Bayshore Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 47%).
- •Bayshore Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.3% vs 32.4%).
- •Sand Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 19.9).
- •Sand Lake Elementary is the larger school with 367 students compared with 338.
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 Bayshore Elementary better than Sand Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bayshore Elementary ranks higher (80.4 vs 59.2 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 Bayshore Elementary and Sand Lake Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayshore Elementary: 338. Sand Lake Elementary: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayshore Elementary and Sand Lake Elementary rank in Alaska?
Bayshore Elementary is 6th of 159 and Sand Lake Elementary is 61st of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).