Midnight Sun Elementary School vs North Pole Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Midnight Sun Elementary School
North Pole · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
322 students
North Pole Elementary
North Pole · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
312 students
| Measure | Midnight Sun Elementary School North Pole, Alaska | North Pole Elementary North Pole, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #89 of 159 | #100 of 159 |
| National rank | #25835 of 50,301 | #29007 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 322 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36% | 34.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 45% |
| city | North Pole | North Pole |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Midnight Sun Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.0 vs 44.4).
- •Midnight Sun Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 45%).
- •Midnight Sun Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •North Pole Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.6% vs 36%).
- •Midnight Sun Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 18.4).
- •Midnight Sun Elementary School is the larger school with 322 students compared with 312.
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 Midnight Sun Elementary School better than North Pole Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Midnight Sun Elementary School ranks higher (49.0 vs 44.4 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 Midnight Sun Elementary School and North Pole Elementary?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between North Pole and North Pole in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Midnight Sun Elementary School: 322. North Pole Elementary: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Midnight Sun Elementary School and North Pole Elementary rank in Alaska?
Midnight Sun Elementary School is 89th of 159 and North Pole Elementary is 100th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).