Nunaka Valley Elementary vs Ptarmigan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nunaka Valley Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
193 students
Ptarmigan Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
392 students
| Measure | Nunaka Valley Elementary Anchorage, Alaska | Ptarmigan Elementary Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #135 of 159 | #146 of 159 |
| National rank | #41349 of 50,301 | #45676 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 193 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 193 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71% | 83.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nunaka Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.6 vs 18.7).
- •Nunaka Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Nunaka Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71% vs 83.2%).
- •Nunaka Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.7).
- •Ptarmigan Elementary is the larger school with 392 students compared with 193.
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 Nunaka Valley Elementary better than Ptarmigan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Nunaka Valley Elementary ranks higher (25.6 vs 18.7 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 Nunaka Valley Elementary and Ptarmigan Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nunaka Valley Elementary: 193. Ptarmigan Elementary: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nunaka Valley Elementary and Ptarmigan Elementary rank in Alaska?
Nunaka Valley Elementary is 135th of 159 and Ptarmigan Elementary is 146th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).