Arrowhead Elementary vs Carl Sandburg Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arrowhead Elementary
Kenmore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
332 students
Carl Sandburg Elementary
Kirkland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
391 students
| Measure | Arrowhead Elementary Kenmore, Washington | Carl Sandburg Elementary Kirkland, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #191 of 1,154 | #83 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #6791 of 50,301 | #2933 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 332 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 332 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.6% | 8.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 71% |
| city | Kenmore | Kirkland |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carl Sandburg Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.9 vs 76.8).
- •Carl Sandburg Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 70%).
- •Carl Sandburg Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 79%).
- •Carl Sandburg Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.7% vs 31.6%).
- •Carl Sandburg Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.5).
- •Carl Sandburg Elementary is the larger school with 391 students compared with 332.
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 Arrowhead Elementary better than Carl Sandburg Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carl Sandburg Elementary ranks higher (83.9 vs 76.8 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 Arrowhead Elementary and Carl Sandburg Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Kenmore and Kirkland in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arrowhead Elementary: 332. Carl Sandburg Elementary: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arrowhead Elementary and Carl Sandburg Elementary rank in Washington?
Arrowhead Elementary is 191st of 1,154 and Carl Sandburg Elementary is 83rd of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).