Kasuun Elementary vs Polaris K-12 School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kasuun Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
343 students
Polaris K-12 School
Anchorage · Public other · Grades K–12
483 students
| Measure | Kasuun Elementary Anchorage, Alaska | Polaris K-12 School Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #120 of 159 | – |
| National rank | #34520 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 343 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 43% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Polaris K-12 School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 34%).
- •Polaris K-12 School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 39%).
- •Kasuun Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 23.0).
- •Polaris K-12 School is the larger school with 483 students compared with 343.
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 Kasuun Elementary better than Polaris K-12 School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kasuun Elementary and Polaris K-12 School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kasuun Elementary: 343. Polaris K-12 School: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kasuun Elementary and Polaris K-12 School rank in Alaska?
Kasuun Elementary is 120th of 159 and Polaris K-12 School is unranked among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).