Barnes Elementary vs Coweeman Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.3 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
Coweeman Middle School
Kelso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
501 students
| Measure | Barnes Elementary Kelso, Washington | Coweeman Middle School Kelso, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #902 of 1,154 | #292 of 363 |
| National rank | #31780 of 50,301 | #10662 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 343 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.4% | 62.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 29% |
| city | Kelso | Kelso |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barnes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 35.9).
- •Barnes Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 29%).
- •Coweeman Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Coweeman Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.3% vs 78.4%).
- •Barnes Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 20.0).
- •Coweeman Middle School is the larger school with 501 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 Coweeman Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Barnes Elementary ranks higher (40.2 vs 35.9 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 Coweeman Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Kelso and Kelso in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnes Elementary: 343. Coweeman Middle School: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnes Elementary and Coweeman Middle School rank in Washington?
Barnes Elementary is 902nd of 1,154 and Coweeman Middle School is 292nd of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).