Big Lake Elementary vs University Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 381 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
University Park Elementary
Fairbanks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students
| Measure | Big Lake Elementary Big Lake, Alaska | University Park Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #106 of 159 | #80 of 159 |
| National rank | #30270 of 50,301 | #23725 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 362 | 361 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.9% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 46% |
| city | Big Lake | Fairbanks |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.1 vs 42.5).
- •Big Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 46%).
- •University Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 41%).
- •University Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 61.9%).
- •Big Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.2).
- •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 University Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), University Park Elementary ranks higher (52.1 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 University Park Elementary?
About 381 km in a straight line, between Big Lake and Fairbanks in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Lake Elementary: 362. University Park Elementary: 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Lake Elementary and University Park Elementary rank in Alaska?
Big Lake Elementary is 106th of 159 and University Park Elementary is 80th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).