Russian Jack Elementary vs Williwaw Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Russian Jack Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
254 students
Williwaw Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
315 students
| Measure | Russian Jack Elementary Anchorage, Alaska | Williwaw Elementary Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #139 of 159 | #150 of 159 |
| National rank | #43485 of 50,301 | #47105 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 254 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.9% | 101% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Russian Jack Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.2 vs 16.1).
- •Russian Jack Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Russian Jack Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Russian Jack Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.9% vs 101%).
- •Williwaw Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.9).
- •Williwaw Elementary is the larger school with 315 students compared with 254.
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 Russian Jack Elementary better than Williwaw Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Russian Jack Elementary ranks higher (22.2 vs 16.1 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 Russian Jack Elementary and Williwaw Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Russian Jack Elementary: 254. Williwaw Elementary: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Russian Jack Elementary and Williwaw Elementary rank in Alaska?
Russian Jack Elementary is 139th of 159 and Williwaw Elementary is 150th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).