Bowman Creek Elementary vs Lake Tapps Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.4 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
Lake Tapps Elementary
Lake Tapps · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
460 students
| Measure | Bowman Creek Elementary Auburn, Washington | Lake Tapps Elementary Lake Tapps, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #508 of 1,154 | #67 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #17632 of 50,301 | #2721 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 440 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35% | 22.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 77% |
| Math proficiency | – | 82% |
| city | Auburn | Lake Tapps |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Tapps Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 60.8).
- •Lake Tapps Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.2% vs 35%).
- •Lake Tapps Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.3).
- •Lake Tapps Elementary is the larger school with 460 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 Lake Tapps Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Tapps Elementary ranks higher (84.4 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 Lake Tapps Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Auburn and Lake Tapps in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowman Creek Elementary: 440. Lake Tapps Elementary: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowman Creek Elementary and Lake Tapps Elementary rank in Washington?
Bowman Creek Elementary is 508th of 1,154 and Lake Tapps Elementary is 67th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).