Chugach Optional Elementary vs Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 946 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chugach Optional Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
275 students
Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary
Sitka · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
275 students
| Measure | Chugach Optional Elementary Anchorage, Alaska | Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary Sitka, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #18 of 159 | #34 of 159 |
| National rank | #10506 of 50,301 | #13774 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 275 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.6% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 56% |
| city | Anchorage | Sitka |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chugach Optional Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 66.5).
- •Chugach Optional Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •Chugach Optional Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Chugach Optional Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.6% vs 36.7%).
- •Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 18.3).
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 Chugach Optional Elementary better than Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chugach Optional Elementary ranks higher (71.1 vs 66.5 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 Chugach Optional Elementary and Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary?
About 946 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Sitka in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chugach Optional Elementary: 275. Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chugach Optional Elementary and Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary rank in Alaska?
Chugach Optional Elementary is 18th of 159 and Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary is 34th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).