Bowman Elementary vs Spring Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 2.2 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
Spring Hill Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
291 students
| Measure | Bowman Elementary Anchorage, Alaska | Spring Hill Elementary Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #52 of 159 | #136 of 159 |
| National rank | #17112 of 50,301 | #41957 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 536 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.9% | 86.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 30% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 24.6).
- •Bowman Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 30%).
- •Bowman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 30%).
- •Bowman Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.9% vs 86.6%).
- •Spring Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.2).
- •Bowman Elementary is the larger school with 536 students compared with 291.
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 Spring Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bowman Elementary ranks higher (61.5 vs 24.6 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 Spring Hill Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowman Elementary: 536. Spring Hill Elementary: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowman Elementary and Spring Hill Elementary rank in Alaska?
Bowman Elementary is 52nd of 159 and Spring Hill Elementary is 136th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).