Northern Lights ABC K-8 School vs Taku Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northern Lights ABC K-8 School
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
582 students
Taku Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
258 students
| Measure | Northern Lights ABC K-8 School Anchorage, Alaska | Taku Elementary Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #19 of 159 | #138 of 159 |
| National rank | #10813 of 50,301 | #43415 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 582 | 258 |
| Enrollment | 582 | 258 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 27% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northern Lights ABC K-8 School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 22.3).
- •Northern Lights ABC K-8 School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 27%).
- •Northern Lights ABC K-8 School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 32%).
- •Northern Lights ABC K-8 School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 76%).
- •Northern Lights ABC K-8 School does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 19.8).
- •Northern Lights ABC K-8 School is the larger school with 582 students compared with 258.
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 Northern Lights ABC K-8 School better than Taku Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Northern Lights ABC K-8 School ranks higher (70.7 vs 22.3 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 Northern Lights ABC K-8 School and Taku Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northern Lights ABC K-8 School: 582. Taku Elementary: 258. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northern Lights ABC K-8 School and Taku Elementary rank in Alaska?
Northern Lights ABC K-8 School is 19th of 159 and Taku Elementary is 138th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).