Lake Otis Elementary vs Whaley School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Otis Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
264 students
Whaley School
Anchorage · Public other · Grades PK–12
298 students
| Measure | Lake Otis Elementary Anchorage, Alaska | Whaley School Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #140 of 159 | – |
| National rank | #44102 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 264 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.1% | 17.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 6.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 2.5% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Otis Elementary does better on math proficiency (19% vs 2.5%).
- •Lake Otis Elementary does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 17%).
- •Whaley School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.8% vs 81.1%).
- •Whaley School does better on students per teacher (6.5 vs 13.2).
- •Whaley School is the larger school with 298 students compared with 264.
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 Otis Elementary better than Whaley 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 Lake Otis Elementary and Whaley School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Otis Elementary: 264. Whaley School: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Otis Elementary and Whaley School rank in Alaska?
Lake Otis Elementary is 140th of 159 and Whaley School is unranked among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).