Mountain View Elementary vs Ptarmigan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain View Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
230 students
Ptarmigan Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
392 students
| Measure | Mountain View Elementary Anchorage, Alaska | Ptarmigan Elementary Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #155 of 159 | #146 of 159 |
| National rank | #49360 of 50,301 | #45676 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 230 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 230 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 102.6% | 83.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ptarmigan Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.7 vs 10.4).
- •Ptarmigan Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Ptarmigan Elementary does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 7.5%).
- •Ptarmigan Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.2% vs 102.6%).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.7).
- •Ptarmigan Elementary is the larger school with 392 students compared with 230.
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 Mountain View Elementary better than Ptarmigan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ptarmigan Elementary ranks higher (18.7 vs 10.4 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 Mountain View Elementary and Ptarmigan Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain View Elementary: 230. Ptarmigan Elementary: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain View Elementary and Ptarmigan Elementary rank in Alaska?
Mountain View Elementary is 155th of 159 and Ptarmigan Elementary is 146th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).