Dena'ina Elementary School vs Goose Bay Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dena'ina Elementary School
Wasilla · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
396 students
Goose Bay Elementary
Wasilla · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
305 students
| Measure | Dena'ina Elementary School Wasilla, Alaska | Goose Bay Elementary Wasilla, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #101 of 159 | #48 of 159 |
| National rank | #29378 of 50,301 | #16249 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 396 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46% | 43.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | Wasilla | Wasilla |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Goose Bay Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 43.8).
- •Goose Bay Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 46%).
- •Goose Bay Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.2).
- •Dena'ina Elementary School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 305.
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 Dena'ina Elementary School better than Goose Bay Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Goose Bay Elementary ranks higher (62.8 vs 43.8 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 Dena'ina Elementary School and Goose Bay Elementary?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Wasilla and Wasilla in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dena'ina Elementary School: 396. Goose Bay Elementary: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dena'ina Elementary School and Goose Bay Elementary rank in Alaska?
Dena'ina Elementary School is 101st of 159 and Goose Bay Elementary is 48th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).