Homestead Elementary vs Northwood ABC
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 25 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Homestead Elementary
Eagle River · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
255 students
Northwood ABC
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
255 students
| Measure | Homestead Elementary Eagle River, Alaska | Northwood ABC Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #24 of 159 | #134 of 159 |
| National rank | #12506 of 50,301 | #41285 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 255 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.7% | 79.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 27% |
| city | Eagle River | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Homestead Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 25.7).
- •Homestead Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •Homestead Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Homestead Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.7% vs 79.6%).
- •Northwood ABC does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.9).
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 Homestead Elementary better than Northwood ABC?
On the Success Index (US), Homestead Elementary ranks higher (68.3 vs 25.7 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 Homestead Elementary and Northwood ABC?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Eagle River and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Homestead Elementary: 255. Northwood ABC: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Homestead Elementary and Northwood ABC rank in Alaska?
Homestead Elementary is 24th of 159 and Northwood ABC is 134th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).