Chinook Elementary vs Sand Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chinook Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
365 students
Sand Lake Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
367 students
| Measure | Chinook Elementary Anchorage, Alaska | Sand Lake Elementary Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #122 of 159 | #61 of 159 |
| National rank | #35559 of 50,301 | #18742 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 365 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.2% | 32.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 57% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sand Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 34.5).
- •Sand Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •Sand Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Sand Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.4% vs 73.2%).
- •Chinook Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.0).
- •Sand Lake Elementary is the larger school with 367 students compared with 365.
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 Chinook Elementary better than Sand Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sand Lake Elementary ranks higher (59.2 vs 34.5 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 Chinook Elementary and Sand Lake Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chinook Elementary: 365. Sand Lake Elementary: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chinook Elementary and Sand Lake Elementary rank in Alaska?
Chinook Elementary is 122nd of 159 and Sand Lake Elementary is 61st of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).