Iditarod Elementary vs Tanaina Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Iditarod Elementary
Wasilla · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
424 students
Tanaina Elementary
Wasilla · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
324 students
| Measure | Iditarod Elementary Wasilla, Alaska | Tanaina Elementary Wasilla, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #105 of 159 | #114 of 159 |
| National rank | #30230 of 50,301 | #31697 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 424 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.2% | 55.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 41% |
| city | Wasilla | Wasilla |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Iditarod Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.6 vs 40.4).
- •Iditarod Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Iditarod Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Tanaina Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.2% vs 72.2%).
- •Tanaina Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.3).
- •Iditarod Elementary is the larger school with 424 students compared with 324.
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 Iditarod Elementary better than Tanaina Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Iditarod Elementary ranks higher (42.6 vs 40.4 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 Iditarod Elementary and Tanaina Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Wasilla and Wasilla in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Iditarod Elementary: 424. Tanaina Elementary: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Iditarod Elementary and Tanaina Elementary rank in Alaska?
Iditarod Elementary is 105th of 159 and Tanaina Elementary is 114th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).