Lake Hood Elementary vs Paul Banks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 191 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Hood Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
185 students
Paul Banks Elementary
Homer · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
189 students
| Measure | Lake Hood Elementary Anchorage, Alaska | Paul Banks Elementary Homer, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #123 of 159 | #42 of 159 |
| National rank | #36375 of 50,301 | #15393 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 185 | 189 |
| Enrollment | 185 | 189 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53% | 40.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 26% | – |
| city | Anchorage | Homer |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul Banks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 33.3).
- •Paul Banks Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.7% vs 53%).
- •Lake Hood Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.5).
- •Paul Banks Elementary is the larger school with 189 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 Lake Hood Elementary better than Paul Banks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Paul Banks Elementary ranks higher (64.1 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 Lake Hood Elementary and Paul Banks Elementary?
About 191 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Homer in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Hood Elementary: 185. Paul Banks Elementary: 189. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Hood Elementary and Paul Banks Elementary rank in Alaska?
Lake Hood Elementary is 123rd of 159 and Paul Banks Elementary is 42nd of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).