Big Lake Elementary vs Dena'ina Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Lake Elementary
Big Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
362 students
Dena'ina Elementary School
Wasilla · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
396 students
| Measure | Big Lake Elementary Big Lake, Alaska | Dena'ina Elementary School Wasilla, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #106 of 159 | #101 of 159 |
| National rank | #30270 of 50,301 | #29378 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 362 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.9% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 42% |
| city | Big Lake | Wasilla |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dena'ina Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.8 vs 42.5).
- •Big Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Big Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Dena'ina Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46% vs 61.9%).
- •Dena'ina Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.5).
- •Dena'ina Elementary School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 362.
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 Big Lake Elementary better than Dena'ina Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dena'ina Elementary School ranks higher (43.8 vs 42.5 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 Big Lake Elementary and Dena'ina Elementary School?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Big Lake and Wasilla in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Lake Elementary: 362. Dena'ina Elementary School: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Lake Elementary and Dena'ina Elementary School rank in Alaska?
Big Lake Elementary is 106th of 159 and Dena'ina Elementary School is 101st of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).