Birchwood Elementary School vs Elmhurst Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 182 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchwood Elementary School
Bellingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
335 students
Elmhurst Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
335 students
| Measure | Birchwood Elementary School Bellingham, Washington | Elmhurst Elementary School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #970 of 1,154 | #1026 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #34861 of 50,301 | #37407 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 335 | 335 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.5% | 68.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 25% |
| city | Bellingham | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birchwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 31.7).
- •Birchwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Elmhurst Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Birchwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.5% vs 68.7%).
- •Birchwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.6).
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 Birchwood Elementary School better than Elmhurst Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Birchwood Elementary School ranks higher (35.6 vs 31.7 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 Birchwood Elementary School and Elmhurst Elementary School?
About 182 km in a straight line, between Bellingham and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birchwood Elementary School: 335. Elmhurst Elementary School: 335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birchwood Elementary School and Elmhurst Elementary School rank in Washington?
Birchwood Elementary School is 970th of 1,154 and Elmhurst Elementary School is 1026th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).