Dena'ina Elementary School vs Knik Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 6.3 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
Knik Elementary School
Wasilla · Public elementary · Grades K–5
263 students
| Measure | Dena'ina Elementary School Wasilla, Alaska | Knik Elementary School Wasilla, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #101 of 159 | #68 of 159 |
| National rank | #29378 of 50,301 | #21091 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 396 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 59% |
| city | Wasilla | Wasilla |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knik Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.8 vs 43.8).
- •Knik Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 42%).
- •Knik Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Dena'ina Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46% vs 48.3%).
- •Dena'ina Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.4).
- •Dena'ina Elementary School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 263.
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 Knik Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Knik Elementary School ranks higher (55.8 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 Knik Elementary School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Wasilla and Wasilla in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dena'ina Elementary School: 396. Knik Elementary School: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dena'ina Elementary School and Knik Elementary School rank in Alaska?
Dena'ina Elementary School is 101st of 159 and Knik Elementary School is 68th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).