Dr. Etheldra Davis Fairview Elementary vs Government Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Etheldra Davis Fairview Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
337 students
Government Hill Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
424 students
| Measure | Dr. Etheldra Davis Fairview Elementary Anchorage, Alaska | Government Hill Elementary Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #157 of 159 | #115 of 159 |
| National rank | #49787 of 50,301 | #32398 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 337 | 424 |
| Enrollment | 337 | 424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 104.7% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 35% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Government Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 8.6).
- •Government Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 18%).
- •Government Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 13%).
- •Government Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37% vs 104.7%).
- •Dr. Etheldra Davis Fairview Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.0).
- •Government Hill Elementary is the larger school with 424 students compared with 337.
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 Dr. Etheldra Davis Fairview Elementary better than Government Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Government Hill Elementary ranks higher (39.3 vs 8.6 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 Dr. Etheldra Davis Fairview Elementary and Government Hill Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Etheldra Davis Fairview Elementary: 337. Government Hill Elementary: 424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Etheldra Davis Fairview Elementary and Government Hill Elementary rank in Alaska?
Dr. Etheldra Davis Fairview Elementary is 157th of 159 and Government Hill Elementary is 115th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).