Balboa Elementary vs Prairie View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balboa Elementary
Spokane · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
248 students
Prairie View Elementary
Spokane · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students
| Measure | Balboa Elementary Spokane, Washington | Prairie View Elementary Spokane, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #353 of 1,154 | #88 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #12923 of 50,301 | #3239 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 248 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 248 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 31.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 84% |
| city | Spokane | Spokane |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.3 vs 67.7).
- •Prairie View Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 57%).
- •Prairie View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 62%).
- •Prairie View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.9% vs 50%).
- •Balboa Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.4).
- •Prairie View Elementary is the larger school with 386 students compared with 248.
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 Balboa Elementary better than Prairie View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie View Elementary ranks higher (83.3 vs 67.7 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 Balboa Elementary and Prairie View Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Spokane and Spokane in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Balboa Elementary: 248. Prairie View Elementary: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Balboa Elementary and Prairie View Elementary rank in Washington?
Balboa Elementary is 353rd of 1,154 and Prairie View Elementary is 88th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).