Bow Lake Elementary vs Thorndyke Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bow Lake Elementary
SeaTac · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
524 students
Thorndyke Elementary
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
386 students
| Measure | Bow Lake Elementary SeaTac, Washington | Thorndyke Elementary Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1025 of 1,154 | #1099 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #37330 of 50,301 | #42202 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 524 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.6% | 86.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 27% |
| city | SeaTac | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bow Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.8 vs 24.2).
- •Bow Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •Bow Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •Bow Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.6% vs 86.5%).
- •Thorndyke Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.9).
- •Bow Lake Elementary is the larger school with 524 students compared with 386.
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 Bow Lake Elementary better than Thorndyke Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bow Lake Elementary ranks higher (31.8 vs 24.2 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 Bow Lake Elementary and Thorndyke Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between SeaTac and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bow Lake Elementary: 524. Thorndyke Elementary: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bow Lake Elementary and Thorndyke Elementary rank in Washington?
Bow Lake Elementary is 1025th of 1,154 and Thorndyke Elementary is 1099th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).