Eagle River Elementary vs Gladys Wood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 27 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eagle River Elementary
Eagle River · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
266 students
Gladys Wood Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
267 students
| Measure | Eagle River Elementary Eagle River, Alaska | Gladys Wood Elementary Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #44 of 159 | #125 of 159 |
| National rank | #15516 of 50,301 | #37945 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 266 | 267 |
| Enrollment | 266 | 267 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.5% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 35% |
| city | Eagle River | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eagle River Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 30.9).
- •Eagle River Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 35%).
- •Eagle River Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 33%).
- •Eagle River Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.5% vs 76%).
- •Gladys Wood Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.6).
- •Gladys Wood Elementary is the larger school with 267 students compared with 266.
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 Eagle River Elementary better than Gladys Wood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Eagle River Elementary ranks higher (63.9 vs 30.9 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 Eagle River Elementary and Gladys Wood Elementary?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Eagle River and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eagle River Elementary: 266. Gladys Wood Elementary: 267. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eagle River Elementary and Gladys Wood Elementary rank in Alaska?
Eagle River Elementary is 44th of 159 and Gladys Wood Elementary is 125th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).