Eagle River High School vs Homestead Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eagle River High School
Eagle River · Public high · Grades 9–12
771 students
Homestead Elementary
Eagle River · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
255 students
| Measure | Eagle River High School Eagle River, Alaska | Homestead Elementary Eagle River, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #8 of 49 | #24 of 159 |
| National rank | #6204 of 16,910 | #12506 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 771 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 771 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14% | 13.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 62% |
| city | Eagle River | Eagle River |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Homestead Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 58.4).
- •Homestead Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •Homestead Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Homestead Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.7% vs 14%).
- •Homestead Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 20.3).
- •Eagle River High School is the larger school with 771 students compared with 255.
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 High School better than Homestead Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Homestead Elementary ranks higher (68.3 vs 58.4 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 Eagle River High School and Homestead Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Eagle River and Eagle River in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eagle River High School: 771. Homestead Elementary: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eagle River High School and Homestead Elementary rank in Alaska?
Eagle River High School is 8th of 49 and Homestead Elementary is 24th of 159 among high schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).