Briarwood Elementary vs Opportunity Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 366 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briarwood Elementary
Renton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
630 students
Opportunity Elementary
Spokane Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
631 students
| Measure | Briarwood Elementary Renton, Washington | Opportunity Elementary Spokane Valley, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #71 of 1,154 | #830 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #2780 of 50,301 | #28409 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 630 | 631 |
| Enrollment | 630 | 631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.7% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 47% |
| city | Renton | Spokane Valley |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Briarwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 45.3).
- •Briarwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 47%).
- •Briarwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 48%).
- •Briarwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 74%).
- •Opportunity Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.0).
- •Opportunity Elementary is the larger school with 631 students compared with 630.
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 Briarwood Elementary better than Opportunity Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Briarwood Elementary ranks higher (84.2 vs 45.3 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 Briarwood Elementary and Opportunity Elementary?
About 366 km in a straight line, between Renton and Spokane Valley in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briarwood Elementary: 630. Opportunity Elementary: 631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briarwood Elementary and Opportunity Elementary rank in Washington?
Briarwood Elementary is 71st of 1,154 and Opportunity Elementary is 830th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).