College Gate Elementary vs Trailside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 5.9 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
Trailside Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
364 students
| Measure | College Gate Elementary Anchorage, Alaska | Trailside Elementary Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #109 of 159 | #21 of 159 |
| National rank | #31253 of 50,301 | #11133 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 363 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65% | 23.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 63% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Trailside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 41.0).
- •Trailside Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 42%).
- •Trailside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 47%).
- •Trailside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.4% vs 65%).
- •Trailside Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.3).
- •Trailside Elementary is the larger school with 364 students compared with 363.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is College Gate Elementary better than Trailside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Trailside Elementary ranks higher (70.3 vs 41.0 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 Trailside Elementary?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College Gate Elementary: 363. Trailside Elementary: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College Gate Elementary and Trailside Elementary rank in Alaska?
College Gate Elementary is 109th of 159 and Trailside Elementary is 21st of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).