Barnes Elementary School vs William Walker Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnes Elementary School
Beaverton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students
William Walker Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
523 students
| Measure | Barnes Elementary School Beaverton, Oregon | William Walker Elementary School Portland, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #438 of 678 | #474 of 678 |
| National rank | #36479 of 50,301 | #38060 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 451 | 523 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 523 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 72.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 28% |
| city | Beaverton | Portland |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barnes Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.1 vs 30.8).
- •William Walker Elementary School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 19%).
- •Barnes Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 30%).
- •Barnes Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.1% vs 72.8%).
- •William Walker Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.1).
- •William Walker Elementary School is the larger school with 523 students compared with 451.
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 Barnes Elementary School better than William Walker Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Barnes Elementary School ranks higher (33.1 vs 30.8 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 Barnes Elementary School and William Walker Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Beaverton and Portland in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnes Elementary School: 451. William Walker Elementary School: 523. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnes Elementary School and William Walker Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Barnes Elementary School is 438th of 678 and William Walker Elementary School is 474th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).