University Park Elementary vs Watershed Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
University Park Elementary
Fairbanks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students
Watershed Charter School
Fairbanks · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
200 students
| Measure | University Park Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska | Watershed Charter School Fairbanks, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #80 of 159 | #7 of 159 |
| National rank | #23725 of 50,301 | #4805 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 361 | 200 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 200 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36% | 12.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 72% |
| city | Fairbanks | Fairbanks |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watershed Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 52.1).
- •Watershed Charter School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 46%).
- •Watershed Charter School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 49%).
- •Watershed Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.5% vs 36%).
- •University Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 22.2).
- •University Park Elementary is the larger school with 361 students compared with 200.
- •University Park Elementary is a public school while Watershed Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 University Park Elementary better than Watershed Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Watershed Charter School ranks higher (80.4 vs 52.1 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 University Park Elementary and Watershed Charter School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Fairbanks and Fairbanks in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
University Park Elementary: 361. Watershed Charter School: 200. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do University Park Elementary and Watershed Charter School rank in Alaska?
University Park Elementary is 80th of 159 and Watershed Charter School is 7th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).