Dena'ina Elementary School vs Susitna Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 34 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
Susitna Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
394 students
| Measure | Dena'ina Elementary School Wasilla, Alaska | Susitna Elementary Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #101 of 159 | #126 of 159 |
| National rank | #29378 of 50,301 | #38052 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 396 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46% | 69.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | Wasilla | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dena'ina Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.8 vs 30.8).
- •Dena'ina Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Dena'ina Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46% vs 69.3%).
- •Dena'ina Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.8).
- •Dena'ina Elementary School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 394.
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 Susitna Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dena'ina Elementary School ranks higher (43.8 vs 30.8 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 Susitna Elementary?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Wasilla and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dena'ina Elementary School: 396. Susitna Elementary: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dena'ina Elementary School and Susitna Elementary rank in Alaska?
Dena'ina Elementary School is 101st of 159 and Susitna Elementary is 126th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).