Broadway Elementary vs Ness 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.
Broadway Elementary
Spokane Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
282 students
Ness Elementary
Spokane · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
243 students
| Measure | Broadway Elementary Spokane Valley, Washington | Ness Elementary Spokane, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #971 of 1,154 | #827 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #34864 of 50,301 | #28334 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 282 | 243 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.3% | 75.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| city | Spokane Valley | Spokane |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ness Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 35.6).
- •Ness Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Ness Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Broadway Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.3% vs 75.3%).
- •Broadway Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.2).
- •Broadway Elementary is the larger school with 282 students compared with 243.
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 Broadway Elementary better than Ness Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ness Elementary ranks higher (45.4 vs 35.6 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 Broadway Elementary and Ness Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Spokane Valley and Spokane in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Broadway Elementary: 282. Ness Elementary: 243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Broadway Elementary and Ness Elementary rank in Washington?
Broadway Elementary is 971st of 1,154 and Ness Elementary is 827th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).