Discovery Peak Charter School vs North Pole Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Peak Charter School
North Pole · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
193 students
North Pole Elementary
North Pole · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
312 students
| Measure | Discovery Peak Charter School North Pole, Alaska | North Pole Elementary North Pole, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #32 of 159 | #100 of 159 |
| National rank | #13281 of 50,301 | #29007 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 193 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 193 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.2% | 34.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 45% |
| city | North Pole | North Pole |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Peak Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 44.4).
- •Discovery Peak Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.2% vs 34.6%).
- •North Pole Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 19.3).
- •North Pole Elementary is the larger school with 312 students compared with 193.
- •Discovery Peak Charter School is a charter school while North Pole Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Discovery Peak Charter School better than North Pole Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Peak Charter School ranks higher (67.2 vs 44.4 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 Discovery Peak Charter School and North Pole Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between North Pole and North Pole in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Peak Charter School: 193. North Pole Elementary: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Peak Charter School and North Pole Elementary rank in Alaska?
Discovery Peak Charter School is 32nd of 159 and North Pole Elementary is 100th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).