Birchtree Charter School vs Pioneer Peak Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchtree Charter School
Palmer · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
416 students
Pioneer Peak Elementary
Palmer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
449 students
| Measure | Birchtree Charter School Palmer, Alaska | Pioneer Peak Elementary Palmer, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #103 of 159 | #33 of 159 |
| National rank | #30205 of 50,301 | #13313 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 416 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 39.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| city | Palmer | Palmer |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer Peak Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 42.6).
- •Pioneer Peak Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Pioneer Peak Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •Pioneer Peak Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.1).
- •Pioneer Peak Elementary is the larger school with 449 students compared with 416.
- •Birchtree Charter School is a charter school while Pioneer Peak Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Birchtree Charter School better than Pioneer Peak Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer Peak Elementary ranks higher (67.2 vs 42.6 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 Birchtree Charter School and Pioneer Peak Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Palmer and Palmer in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birchtree Charter School: 416. Pioneer Peak Elementary: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birchtree Charter School and Pioneer Peak Elementary rank in Alaska?
Birchtree Charter School is 103rd of 159 and Pioneer Peak Elementary is 33rd of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).