Polaris K-12 School vs Taku Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Polaris K-12 School
Anchorage · Public other · Grades K–12
483 students
Taku Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
258 students
| Measure | Polaris K-12 School Anchorage, Alaska | Taku Elementary Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #138 of 159 |
| National rank | – | #43415 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 483 | 258 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 258 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 27% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Polaris K-12 School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •Polaris K-12 School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 32%).
- •Taku Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 23.0).
- •Polaris K-12 School is the larger school with 483 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 Polaris K-12 School better than Taku Elementary?
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 Polaris K-12 School and Taku Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Polaris K-12 School: 483. Taku Elementary: 258. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Polaris K-12 School and Taku Elementary rank in Alaska?
Polaris K-12 School is unranked and Taku Elementary is 138th of 159 among other schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).