Ketcham ES vs Smothers ES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in District of Columbia, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ketcham ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
244 students
Smothers ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
250 students
| Measure | Ketcham ES Washington, District of Columbia | Smothers ES Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #79 of 142 | #135 of 142 |
| National rank | #37158 of 50,301 | #45680 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 244 | 250 |
| Enrollment | 244 | 250 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 2.5% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ketcham ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.1 vs 18.7).
- •Ketcham ES does better on math proficiency (37% vs 2.5%).
- •Ketcham ES does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Smothers ES does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 9.0).
- •Smothers ES is the larger school with 250 students compared with 244.
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 Ketcham ES better than Smothers ES?
On the Success Index (US), Ketcham ES ranks higher (32.1 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 Ketcham ES and Smothers ES?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ketcham ES: 244. Smothers ES: 250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ketcham ES and Smothers ES rank in District of Columbia?
Ketcham ES is 79th of 142 and Smothers ES is 135th of 142 among elementary schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).