Fawn Mountain Elementary vs Nikiski North Star Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 1299 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fawn Mountain Elementary
Ketchikan · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
210 students
Nikiski North Star Elementary
Kenai · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
214 students
| Measure | Fawn Mountain Elementary Ketchikan, Alaska | Nikiski North Star Elementary Kenai, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #62 of 159 | #90 of 159 |
| National rank | #18983 of 50,301 | #25838 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 210 | 214 |
| Enrollment | 210 | 214 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40% | 49.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | Ketchikan | Kenai |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fawn Mountain Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.8 vs 49.0).
- •Fawn Mountain Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Fawn Mountain Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 49.1%).
- •Fawn Mountain Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.6).
- •Nikiski North Star Elementary is the larger school with 214 students compared with 210.
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 Fawn Mountain Elementary better than Nikiski North Star Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fawn Mountain Elementary ranks higher (58.8 vs 49.0 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 Fawn Mountain Elementary and Nikiski North Star Elementary?
About 1299 km in a straight line, between Ketchikan and Kenai in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fawn Mountain Elementary: 210. Nikiski North Star Elementary: 214. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fawn Mountain Elementary and Nikiski North Star Elementary rank in Alaska?
Fawn Mountain Elementary is 62nd of 159 and Nikiski North Star Elementary is 90th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).