Whaley School vs Williwaw Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Whaley School
Anchorage · Public other · Grades PK–12
298 students
Williwaw Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
315 students
| Measure | Whaley School Anchorage, Alaska | Williwaw Elementary Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #150 of 159 |
| National rank | – | #47105 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 298 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.8% | 101% |
| Students per teacher | 6.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 27% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Williwaw Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 2.5%).
- •Williwaw Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Whaley School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.8% vs 101%).
- •Whaley School does better on students per teacher (6.5 vs 14.3).
- •Williwaw Elementary is the larger school with 315 students compared with 298.
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 Whaley School better than Williwaw 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 Whaley School and Williwaw Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Whaley School: 298. Williwaw Elementary: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Whaley School and Williwaw Elementary rank in Alaska?
Whaley School is unranked and Williwaw Elementary is 150th of 159 among other schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).