Chugiak Elementary vs Fire Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chugiak Elementary
Chugiak · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
439 students
Fire Lake Elementary
Eagle River · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
195 students
| Measure | Chugiak Elementary Chugiak, Alaska | Fire Lake Elementary Eagle River, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #59 of 159 | #85 of 159 |
| National rank | #18033 of 50,301 | #25085 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 439 | 195 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 195 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.5% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 47% |
| city | Chugiak | Eagle River |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chugiak Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 50.1).
- •Chugiak Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Chugiak Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Chugiak Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.5% vs 39%).
- •Fire Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.6).
- •Chugiak Elementary is the larger school with 439 students compared with 195.
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 Chugiak Elementary better than Fire Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chugiak Elementary ranks higher (60.2 vs 50.1 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 Chugiak Elementary and Fire Lake Elementary?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Chugiak and Eagle River in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chugiak Elementary: 439. Fire Lake Elementary: 195. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chugiak Elementary and Fire Lake Elementary rank in Alaska?
Chugiak Elementary is 59th of 159 and Fire Lake Elementary is 85th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).