Goose Bay Elementary vs Meadow Lakes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 7.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goose Bay Elementary
Wasilla · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
305 students
Meadow Lakes Elementary
Wasilla · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students
| Measure | Goose Bay Elementary Wasilla, Alaska | Meadow Lakes Elementary Wasilla, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #48 of 159 | #124 of 159 |
| National rank | #16249 of 50,301 | #37162 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 305 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.3% | 65.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 22% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Wasilla | Wasilla |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Goose Bay Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 32.1).
- •Goose Bay Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 65.9%).
- •Meadow Lakes Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.5).
- •Meadow Lakes Elementary is the larger school with 308 students compared with 305.
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 Goose Bay Elementary better than Meadow Lakes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Goose Bay Elementary ranks higher (62.8 vs 32.1 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 Goose Bay Elementary and Meadow Lakes Elementary?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Wasilla and Wasilla in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goose Bay Elementary: 305. Meadow Lakes Elementary: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goose Bay Elementary and Meadow Lakes Elementary rank in Alaska?
Goose Bay Elementary is 48th of 159 and Meadow Lakes Elementary is 124th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).