Bowman Elementary vs John Shaw Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 63 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
John Shaw Elementary
Wasilla · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
507 students
| Measure | Bowman Elementary Anchorage, Alaska | John Shaw Elementary Wasilla, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #52 of 159 | #56 of 159 |
| National rank | #17112 of 50,301 | #17662 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 536 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.9% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 65% |
| city | Anchorage | Wasilla |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (61.5 vs 60.8).
- •John Shaw Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 53%).
- •Bowman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 50%).
- •Bowman Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.9% vs 41.2%).
- •Bowman Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.9).
- •Bowman Elementary is the larger school with 536 students compared with 507.
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 John Shaw Elementary?
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 John Shaw Elementary?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Wasilla in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowman Elementary: 536. John Shaw Elementary: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowman Elementary and John Shaw Elementary rank in Alaska?
Bowman Elementary is 52nd of 159 and John Shaw Elementary is 56th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).