Knik Elementary School vs Meadow Lakes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 7.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knik Elementary School
Wasilla · Public elementary · Grades K–5
263 students
Meadow Lakes Elementary
Wasilla · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students
| Measure | Knik Elementary School Wasilla, Alaska | Meadow Lakes Elementary Wasilla, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #68 of 159 | #124 of 159 |
| National rank | #21091 of 50,301 | #37162 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 263 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.3% | 65.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 32% |
| city | Wasilla | Wasilla |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knik Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.8 vs 32.1).
- •Knik Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 32%).
- •Knik Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Knik Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 65.9%).
- •Meadow Lakes Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.4).
- •Meadow Lakes Elementary is the larger school with 308 students compared with 263.
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 Knik Elementary School better than Meadow Lakes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Knik Elementary School ranks higher (55.8 vs 32.1 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 Knik Elementary School and Meadow Lakes Elementary?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Wasilla and Wasilla in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knik Elementary School: 263. Meadow Lakes Elementary: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knik Elementary School and Meadow Lakes Elementary rank in Alaska?
Knik Elementary School is 68th of 159 and Meadow Lakes Elementary is 124th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).