Kincaid Elementary vs Lake Hood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kincaid Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
322 students
Lake Hood Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
185 students
| Measure | Kincaid Elementary Anchorage, Alaska | Lake Hood Elementary Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #50 of 159 | #123 of 159 |
| National rank | #16529 of 50,301 | #36375 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 322 | 185 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.4% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 26% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kincaid Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.4 vs 33.3).
- •Kincaid Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 26%).
- •Kincaid Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 32%).
- •Kincaid Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 53%).
- •Lake Hood Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.1).
- •Kincaid Elementary is the larger school with 322 students compared with 185.
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 Kincaid Elementary better than Lake Hood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kincaid Elementary ranks higher (62.4 vs 33.3 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 Kincaid Elementary and Lake Hood Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kincaid Elementary: 322. Lake Hood Elementary: 185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kincaid Elementary and Lake Hood Elementary rank in Alaska?
Kincaid Elementary is 50th of 159 and Lake Hood Elementary is 123rd of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).