Government Hill Elementary vs Orion Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 585 m 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
Orion Elementary School
Jber · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
423 students
| Measure | Government Hill Elementary Anchorage, Alaska | Orion Elementary School Jber, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #115 of 159 | #25 of 159 |
| National rank | #32398 of 50,301 | #12756 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 424 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37% | 32.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 67% |
| city | Anchorage | Jber |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orion Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 39.3).
- •Orion Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 35%).
- •Orion Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 36%).
- •Orion Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.9% vs 37%).
- •Government Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 19.2).
- •Government Hill Elementary is the larger school with 424 students compared with 423.
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 Orion Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Orion Elementary School ranks higher (68.0 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 Orion Elementary School?
About 585 m in a straight line, between Anchorage and Jber in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Government Hill Elementary: 424. Orion Elementary School: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Government Hill Elementary and Orion Elementary School rank in Alaska?
Government Hill Elementary is 115th of 159 and Orion Elementary School is 25th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).