Fronteras Charter School vs John Shaw Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fronteras Charter School
Wasilla · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
336 students
John Shaw Elementary
Wasilla · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
507 students
| Measure | Fronteras Charter School Wasilla, Alaska | John Shaw Elementary Wasilla, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 159 | #56 of 159 |
| National rank | #40648 of 50,301 | #17662 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 336 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 65% |
| city | Wasilla | Wasilla |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Shaw Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 26.6).
- •John Shaw Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 27%).
- •John Shaw Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •John Shaw Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.7).
- •John Shaw Elementary is the larger school with 507 students compared with 336.
- •Fronteras Charter School is a charter school while John Shaw Elementary is a public 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 Fronteras Charter School better than John Shaw Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Shaw Elementary ranks higher (60.8 vs 26.6 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 Fronteras Charter School and John Shaw Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Wasilla and Wasilla in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fronteras Charter School: 336. John Shaw Elementary: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fronteras Charter School and John Shaw Elementary rank in Alaska?
Fronteras Charter School is 132nd of 159 and John Shaw Elementary is 56th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).