Bowman Creek Elementary vs Dieringer Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 5.3 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
Dieringer Heights Elementary
Lake Tapps · Public elementary · Grades K–5
441 students
| Measure | Bowman Creek Elementary Auburn, Washington | Dieringer Heights Elementary Lake Tapps, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #508 of 1,154 | #124 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #17632 of 50,301 | #4595 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 440 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 79% |
| Math proficiency | – | 76% |
| city | Auburn | Lake Tapps |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dieringer Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 60.8).
- •Dieringer Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24% vs 35%).
- •Bowman Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.0).
- •Dieringer Heights Elementary is the larger school with 441 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 Dieringer Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dieringer Heights Elementary ranks higher (80.7 vs 60.8 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 Dieringer Heights Elementary?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Auburn and Lake Tapps in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowman Creek Elementary: 440. Dieringer Heights Elementary: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowman Creek Elementary and Dieringer Heights Elementary rank in Washington?
Bowman Creek Elementary is 508th of 1,154 and Dieringer Heights Elementary is 124th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).