Bowman Elementary vs FOCUS Homeschool
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowman Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
536 students
FOCUS Homeschool
Anchorage · Public other · Grades PK–12
549 students
| Measure | Bowman Elementary Anchorage, Alaska | FOCUS Homeschool Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #52 of 159 | – |
| National rank | #17112 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 536 | 549 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.9% | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 68.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 17% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowman Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 17%).
- •Bowman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 37%).
- •Bowman Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 68.6).
- •FOCUS Homeschool is the larger school with 549 students compared with 536.
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 Bowman Elementary better than FOCUS Homeschool?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bowman Elementary and FOCUS Homeschool?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowman Elementary: 536. FOCUS Homeschool: 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowman Elementary and FOCUS Homeschool rank in Alaska?
Bowman Elementary is 52nd of 159 and FOCUS Homeschool is unranked among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).