Arbor Heights Elementary School vs Shorewood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arbor Heights Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
Shorewood Elementary
Burien · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students
| Measure | Arbor Heights Elementary School Seattle, Washington | Shorewood Elementary Burien, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #344 of 1,154 | #549 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #12549 of 50,301 | #18806 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 495 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.4% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 60% |
| city | Seattle | Burien |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arbor Heights Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 59.1).
- •Shorewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 56%).
- •Arbor Heights Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 59%).
- •Arbor Heights Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.4% vs 58%).
- •Arbor Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.7).
- •Arbor Heights Elementary School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 400.
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 Arbor Heights Elementary School better than Shorewood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Arbor Heights Elementary School ranks higher (68.2 vs 59.1 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 Arbor Heights Elementary School and Shorewood Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Burien in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arbor Heights Elementary School: 495. Shorewood Elementary: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arbor Heights Elementary School and Shorewood Elementary rank in Washington?
Arbor Heights Elementary School is 344th of 1,154 and Shorewood Elementary is 549th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).