Boreal Sun Charter School vs Hunter Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 848 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boreal Sun Charter School
Fairbanks · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
201 students
Hunter Elementary
Fairbanks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
332 students
| Measure | Boreal Sun Charter School Fairbanks, Alaska | Hunter Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 159 | #145 of 159 |
| National rank | #12784 of 50,301 | #45291 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 201 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 201 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.4% | 65.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 22% |
| city | Fairbanks | Fairbanks |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boreal Sun Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 19.3).
- •Boreal Sun Charter School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Boreal Sun Charter School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 17%).
- •Boreal Sun Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 65.1%).
- •Hunter Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.3).
- •Hunter Elementary is the larger school with 332 students compared with 201.
- •Boreal Sun Charter School is a charter school while Hunter 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 Boreal Sun Charter School better than Hunter Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Boreal Sun Charter School ranks higher (67.9 vs 19.3 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 Boreal Sun Charter School and Hunter Elementary?
About 848 m in a straight line, between Fairbanks and Fairbanks in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boreal Sun Charter School: 201. Hunter Elementary: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boreal Sun Charter School and Hunter Elementary rank in Alaska?
Boreal Sun Charter School is 26th of 159 and Hunter Elementary is 145th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).