Bowman Elementary vs Fred Ipalook Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 1171 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
Fred Ipalook Elementary
Utqiagvik · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
| Measure | Bowman Elementary Anchorage, Alaska | Fred Ipalook Elementary Utqiagvik, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #52 of 159 | #118 of 159 |
| National rank | #17112 of 50,301 | #33833 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 536 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.9% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 35% |
| city | Anchorage | Utqiagvik |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 37.2).
- •Bowman Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 35%).
- •Bowman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 20%).
- •Bowman Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.9% vs 30.2%).
- •Fred Ipalook Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.2).
- •Bowman Elementary is the larger school with 536 students compared with 494.
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 Fred Ipalook Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bowman Elementary ranks higher (61.5 vs 37.2 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 Bowman Elementary and Fred Ipalook Elementary?
About 1171 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Utqiagvik in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowman Elementary: 536. Fred Ipalook Elementary: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowman Elementary and Fred Ipalook Elementary rank in Alaska?
Bowman Elementary is 52nd of 159 and Fred Ipalook Elementary is 118th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).