College Gate Elementary vs Nunaka Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
College Gate Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
363 students
Nunaka Valley Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
193 students
| Measure | College Gate Elementary Anchorage, Alaska | Nunaka Valley Elementary Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #109 of 159 | #135 of 159 |
| National rank | #31253 of 50,301 | #41349 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 363 | 193 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 193 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •College Gate Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.0 vs 25.6).
- •College Gate Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •College Gate Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •College Gate Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 71%).
- •Nunaka Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.3).
- •College Gate Elementary is the larger school with 363 students compared with 193.
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 College Gate Elementary better than Nunaka Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), College Gate Elementary ranks higher (41.0 vs 25.6 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 College Gate Elementary and Nunaka Valley Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College Gate Elementary: 363. Nunaka Valley Elementary: 193. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College Gate Elementary and Nunaka Valley Elementary rank in Alaska?
College Gate Elementary is 109th of 159 and Nunaka Valley Elementary is 135th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).