Butte Elementary vs Lake Otis Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 59 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butte Elementary
Palmer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
263 students
Lake Otis Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
264 students
| Measure | Butte Elementary Palmer, Alaska | Lake Otis Elementary Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #51 of 159 | #140 of 159 |
| National rank | #16631 of 50,301 | #44102 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 263 | 264 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.4% | 81.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 19% |
| city | Palmer | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Butte Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.2 vs 21.2).
- •Butte Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 19%).
- •Butte Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 21%).
- •Butte Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.4% vs 81.1%).
- •Lake Otis Elementary is the larger school with 264 students compared with 263.
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 Butte Elementary better than Lake Otis Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Butte Elementary ranks higher (62.2 vs 21.2 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 Butte Elementary and Lake Otis Elementary?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Palmer and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butte Elementary: 263. Lake Otis Elementary: 264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butte Elementary and Lake Otis Elementary rank in Alaska?
Butte Elementary is 51st of 159 and Lake Otis Elementary is 140th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).