Butte Elementary vs Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 688 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
Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat
Bethel · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
261 students
| Measure | Butte Elementary Palmer, Alaska | Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat Bethel, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #51 of 159 | #107 of 159 |
| National rank | #16631 of 50,301 | #30377 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 263 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.4% | 72.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 57% | – |
| city | Palmer | Bethel |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Butte Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.2 vs 42.4).
- •Butte Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.4% vs 72.4%).
- •Butte Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.5).
- •Butte Elementary is the larger school with 263 students compared with 261.
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 Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat?
On the Success Index (US), Butte Elementary ranks higher (62.2 vs 42.4 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 Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat?
About 688 km in a straight line, between Palmer and Bethel in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butte Elementary: 263. Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butte Elementary and Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat rank in Alaska?
Butte Elementary is 51st of 159 and Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat is 107th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).