Big Lake Elementary vs Denali Montessori Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 36 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
Denali Montessori Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
361 students
| Measure | Big Lake Elementary Big Lake, Alaska | Denali Montessori Elementary Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #106 of 159 | #117 of 159 |
| National rank | #30270 of 50,301 | #33653 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 362 | 361 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.9% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 36% |
| city | Big Lake | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.5 vs 37.5).
- •Big Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 36%).
- •Denali Montessori Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 41%).
- •Big Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.9% vs 74%).
- •Denali Montessori Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.5).
- •Big Lake Elementary is the larger school with 362 students compared with 361.
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 Denali Montessori Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Big Lake Elementary ranks higher (42.5 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 Big Lake Elementary and Denali Montessori Elementary?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Big Lake and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Lake Elementary: 362. Denali Montessori Elementary: 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Lake Elementary and Denali Montessori Elementary rank in Alaska?
Big Lake Elementary is 106th of 159 and Denali Montessori Elementary is 117th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).