Betz Elementary vs Parkside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 356 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Betz Elementary
Cheney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students
Parkside Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students
| Measure | Betz Elementary Cheney, Washington | Parkside Elementary Des Moines, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #503 of 1,154 | #878 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #17483 of 50,301 | #30716 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 535 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 80.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| city | Cheney | Des Moines |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Betz Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 41.9).
- •Betz Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Betz Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 53%).
- •Betz Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.1% vs 80.2%).
- •Betz Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 19.1).
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 Betz Elementary better than Parkside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Betz Elementary ranks higher (61.0 vs 41.9 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 Betz Elementary and Parkside Elementary?
About 356 km in a straight line, between Cheney and Des Moines in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Betz Elementary: 535. Parkside Elementary: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Betz Elementary and Parkside Elementary rank in Washington?
Betz Elementary is 503rd of 1,154 and Parkside Elementary is 878th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).