Brookside Elementary vs Ridgecrest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Elementary
Lake Forest Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
372 students
Ridgecrest Elementary
Shoreline · Public elementary · Grades K–5
424 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary Lake Forest Park, Washington | Ridgecrest Elementary Shoreline, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #153 of 1,154 | #242 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #5588 of 50,301 | #8350 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 372 | 424 |
| Enrollment | 372 | 424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.9% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 63% |
| city | Lake Forest Park | Shoreline |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.9 vs 74.4).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 63%).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 73%).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.9% vs 38%).
- •Ridgecrest Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.9).
- •Ridgecrest Elementary is the larger school with 424 students compared with 372.
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 Brookside Elementary better than Ridgecrest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Brookside Elementary ranks higher (78.9 vs 74.4 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 Brookside Elementary and Ridgecrest Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Lake Forest Park and Shoreline in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Elementary: 372. Ridgecrest Elementary: 424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Elementary and Ridgecrest Elementary rank in Washington?
Brookside Elementary is 153rd of 1,154 and Ridgecrest Elementary is 242nd of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).