Birchwood ABC Elementary vs Homestead Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchwood ABC Elementary
Eagle River · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
246 students
Homestead Elementary
Eagle River · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
255 students
| Measure | Birchwood ABC Elementary Eagle River, Alaska | Homestead Elementary Eagle River, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #15 of 159 | #24 of 159 |
| National rank | #9494 of 50,301 | #12506 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 246 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.8% | 13.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| city | Eagle River | Eagle River |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birchwood ABC Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 68.3).
- •Birchwood ABC Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Birchwood ABC Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Homestead Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.7% vs 24.8%).
- •Homestead Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.4).
- •Homestead Elementary is the larger school with 255 students compared with 246.
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 Birchwood ABC Elementary better than Homestead Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Birchwood ABC Elementary ranks higher (72.6 vs 68.3 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 Birchwood ABC Elementary and Homestead Elementary?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Eagle River and Eagle River in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birchwood ABC Elementary: 246. Homestead Elementary: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birchwood ABC Elementary and Homestead Elementary rank in Alaska?
Birchwood ABC Elementary is 15th of 159 and Homestead Elementary is 24th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).