Government Hill Elementary vs Iditarod Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 45 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Government Hill Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
424 students
Iditarod Elementary
Wasilla · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
424 students
| Measure | Government Hill Elementary Anchorage, Alaska | Iditarod Elementary Wasilla, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #115 of 159 | #105 of 159 |
| National rank | #32398 of 50,301 | #30230 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 424 | 424 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37% | 72.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 52% |
| city | Anchorage | Wasilla |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Iditarod Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.6 vs 39.3).
- •Iditarod Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •Iditarod Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Government Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37% vs 72.2%).
- •Iditarod Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.0).
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 Government Hill Elementary better than Iditarod Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Iditarod Elementary ranks higher (42.6 vs 39.3 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 Government Hill Elementary and Iditarod Elementary?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Wasilla in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Government Hill Elementary: 424. Iditarod Elementary: 424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Government Hill Elementary and Iditarod Elementary rank in Alaska?
Government Hill Elementary is 115th of 159 and Iditarod Elementary is 105th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).