Frontier Charter School vs North Star Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 562 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frontier Charter School
Anchorage · Charter other · Grades K–12
689 students
North Star Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
317 students
| Measure | Frontier Charter School Anchorage, Alaska | North Star Elementary Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #158 of 159 |
| National rank | – | #49839 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 689 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 689 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 105.4% |
| Students per teacher | 229.7 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 14% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frontier Charter School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 14%).
- •Frontier Charter School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •North Star Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 229.7).
- •Frontier Charter School is the larger school with 689 students compared with 317.
- •Frontier Charter School is a charter school while North Star 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 Frontier Charter School better than North Star Elementary?
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 Frontier Charter School and North Star Elementary?
About 562 m in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frontier Charter School: 689. North Star Elementary: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frontier Charter School and North Star Elementary rank in Alaska?
Frontier Charter School is unranked and North Star Elementary is 158th of 159 among other schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).