Bethel Hope Early Learning Center vs Thompson Preschool
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethel Hope Early Learning Center
Spanaway · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
163 students
Thompson Preschool
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
227 students
| Measure | Bethel Hope Early Learning Center Spanaway, Washington | Thompson Preschool Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1030 of 1,154 | #917 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #37710 of 50,301 | #32527 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 163 | 227 |
| Enrollment | 163 | 227 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 55.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 56.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Spanaway | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thompson Preschool scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.2 vs 31.2).
- •Thompson Preschool does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.1% vs 74.2%).
- •Bethel Hope Early Learning Center does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 56.8).
- •Thompson Preschool is the larger school with 227 students compared with 163.
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 Bethel Hope Early Learning Center better than Thompson Preschool?
On the Success Index (US), Thompson Preschool ranks higher (39.2 vs 31.2 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 Bethel Hope Early Learning Center and Thompson Preschool?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Spanaway and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethel Hope Early Learning Center: 163. Thompson Preschool: 227. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethel Hope Early Learning Center and Thompson Preschool rank in Washington?
Bethel Hope Early Learning Center is 1030th of 1,154 and Thompson Preschool is 917th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).