Bowman Elementary vs Rabbit Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 2.1 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
Rabbit Creek Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
288 students
| Measure | Bowman Elementary Anchorage, Alaska | Rabbit Creek Elementary Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #52 of 159 | #12 of 159 |
| National rank | #17112 of 50,301 | #6961 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 536 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.9% | 20.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 69% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rabbit Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 61.5).
- •Rabbit Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 53%).
- •Rabbit Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 53%).
- •Rabbit Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 28.9%).
- •Rabbit Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.2).
- •Bowman Elementary is the larger school with 536 students compared with 288.
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 Rabbit Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rabbit Creek Elementary ranks higher (76.6 vs 61.5 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 Rabbit Creek Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowman Elementary: 536. Rabbit Creek Elementary: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowman Elementary and Rabbit Creek Elementary rank in Alaska?
Bowman Elementary is 52nd of 159 and Rabbit Creek Elementary is 12th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).