Bowman Creek Elementary vs Chinook Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowman Creek Elementary
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students
Chinook Elementary School
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
700 students
| Measure | Bowman Creek Elementary Auburn, Washington | Chinook Elementary School Auburn, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #508 of 1,154 | #860 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #17632 of 50,301 | #29870 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 440 | 700 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 700 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 43% |
| city | Auburn | Auburn |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowman Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 43.1).
- •Bowman Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35% vs 62.7%).
- •Bowman Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 16.7).
- •Chinook Elementary School is the larger school with 700 students compared with 440.
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 Bowman Creek Elementary better than Chinook Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bowman Creek Elementary ranks higher (60.8 vs 43.1 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 Bowman Creek Elementary and Chinook Elementary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Auburn and Auburn in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowman Creek Elementary: 440. Chinook Elementary School: 700. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowman Creek Elementary and Chinook Elementary School rank in Washington?
Bowman Creek Elementary is 508th of 1,154 and Chinook Elementary School is 860th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).