Apple Valley Elementary vs Emerson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 123 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apple Valley Elementary
Yakima · Public elementary · Grades K–5
447 students
Emerson Elementary
Pasco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
| Measure | Apple Valley Elementary Yakima, Washington | Emerson Elementary Pasco, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #218 of 1,154 | #1142 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #7634 of 50,301 | #47116 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 447 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.3% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 19% |
| city | Yakima | Pasco |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Apple Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 16.0).
- •Apple Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 19%).
- •Apple Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 22%).
- •Apple Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.3% vs 88.8%).
- •Emerson Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.2).
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 Apple Valley Elementary better than Emerson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Apple Valley Elementary ranks higher (75.5 vs 16.0 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 Apple Valley Elementary and Emerson Elementary?
About 123 km in a straight line, between Yakima and Pasco in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apple Valley Elementary: 447. Emerson Elementary: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apple Valley Elementary and Emerson Elementary rank in Washington?
Apple Valley Elementary is 218th of 1,154 and Emerson Elementary is 1142nd of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).