Big Lake Elementary School vs Centennial Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Lake Elementary School
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades K–6
288 students
Centennial Elementary School
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
430 students
| Measure | Big Lake Elementary School Mount Vernon, Washington | Centennial Elementary School Mount Vernon, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #431 of 1,154 | #770 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #15227 of 50,301 | #26716 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 288 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 79.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 53% |
| city | Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Lake Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 47.6).
- •Centennial Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Big Lake Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 51%).
- •Big Lake Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 79.5%).
- •Centennial Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 19.2).
- •Centennial Elementary School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 288.
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 Big Lake Elementary School better than Centennial Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Big Lake Elementary School ranks higher (64.3 vs 47.6 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 Big Lake Elementary School and Centennial Elementary School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Mount Vernon and Mount Vernon in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Lake Elementary School: 288. Centennial Elementary School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Lake Elementary School and Centennial Elementary School rank in Washington?
Big Lake Elementary School is 431st of 1,154 and Centennial Elementary School is 770th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).