Barnes Elementary vs Butler Acres Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnes Elementary
Kelso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
343 students
Butler Acres Elementary
Kelso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
426 students
| Measure | Barnes Elementary Kelso, Washington | Butler Acres Elementary Kelso, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #902 of 1,154 | #680 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #31780 of 50,301 | #23455 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 343 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.4% | 63.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 51% |
| city | Kelso | Kelso |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Butler Acres Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.4 vs 40.2).
- •Butler Acres Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Butler Acres Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Butler Acres Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.4% vs 78.4%).
- •Butler Acres Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.2).
- •Butler Acres Elementary is the larger school with 426 students compared with 343.
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 better than Butler Acres Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Butler Acres Elementary ranks higher (52.4 vs 40.2 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 and Butler Acres Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Kelso and Kelso in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnes Elementary: 343. Butler Acres Elementary: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnes Elementary and Butler Acres Elementary rank in Washington?
Barnes Elementary is 902nd of 1,154 and Butler Acres Elementary is 680th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).