Finger Lake Elementary vs Knik Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Finger Lake Elementary
Wasilla · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
445 students
Knik Charter School
Wasilla · Charter other · Grades PK–12
189 students
| Measure | Finger Lake Elementary Wasilla, Alaska | Knik Charter School Wasilla, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #27 of 159 | – |
| National rank | #12869 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 445 | 189 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 189 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 107.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | – |
| Math proficiency | 63% | – |
| city | Wasilla | Wasilla |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Finger Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 107.4%).
- •Knik Charter School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.5).
- •Finger Lake Elementary is the larger school with 445 students compared with 189.
- •Finger Lake Elementary is a public school while Knik Charter School is a charter 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 Finger Lake Elementary better than Knik Charter School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Finger Lake Elementary and Knik Charter School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Wasilla and Wasilla in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Finger Lake Elementary: 445. Knik Charter School: 189. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Finger Lake Elementary and Knik Charter School rank in Alaska?
Finger Lake Elementary is 27th of 159 and Knik Charter School is unranked among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).