Brigadoon Elementary School vs N.E. Tacoma Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brigadoon Elementary School
Federal Way · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students
N.E. Tacoma Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students
| Measure | Brigadoon Elementary School Federal Way, Washington | N.E. Tacoma Elementary School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #640 of 1,154 | #557 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #21853 of 50,301 | #19073 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 366 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.8% | 53.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Federal Way | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •N.E. Tacoma Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 54.7).
- •N.E. Tacoma Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •N.E. Tacoma Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.8% vs 65.8%).
- •Brigadoon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.2).
- •N.E. Tacoma Elementary School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 366.
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 Brigadoon Elementary School better than N.E. Tacoma Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), N.E. Tacoma Elementary School ranks higher (58.7 vs 54.7 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 Brigadoon Elementary School and N.E. Tacoma Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Federal Way and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brigadoon Elementary School: 366. N.E. Tacoma Elementary School: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brigadoon Elementary School and N.E. Tacoma Elementary School rank in Washington?
Brigadoon Elementary School is 640th of 1,154 and N.E. Tacoma Elementary School is 557th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).