Creekside Park Elementary vs Dena'ina Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 32 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creekside Park Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
399 students
Dena'ina Elementary School
Wasilla · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
396 students
| Measure | Creekside Park Elementary Anchorage, Alaska | Dena'ina Elementary School Wasilla, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #137 of 159 | #101 of 159 |
| National rank | #43324 of 50,301 | #29378 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 399 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 42% |
| city | Anchorage | Wasilla |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dena'ina Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.8 vs 22.4).
- •Dena'ina Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Dena'ina Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Dena'ina Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46% vs 84%).
- •Dena'ina Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.1).
- •Creekside Park Elementary is the larger school with 399 students compared with 396.
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 Creekside Park Elementary better than Dena'ina Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dena'ina Elementary School ranks higher (43.8 vs 22.4 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 Creekside Park Elementary and Dena'ina Elementary School?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Wasilla in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creekside Park Elementary: 399. Dena'ina Elementary School: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creekside Park Elementary and Dena'ina Elementary School rank in Alaska?
Creekside Park Elementary is 137th of 159 and Dena'ina Elementary School is 101st of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).