Burley Glenwood Elementary vs Purdy Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burley Glenwood Elementary
Port Orchard · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students
Purdy Elementary School
Gig Harbor · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
483 students
| Measure | Burley Glenwood Elementary Port Orchard, Washington | Purdy Elementary School Gig Harbor, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #398 of 1,154 | #179 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #14237 of 50,301 | #6449 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 452 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 20.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 68% |
| city | Port Orchard | Gig Harbor |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Purdy Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 65.8).
- •Purdy Elementary School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 61%).
- •Purdy Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 63%).
- •Purdy Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 42%).
- •Purdy Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.7).
- •Purdy Elementary School is the larger school with 483 students compared with 452.
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 Burley Glenwood Elementary better than Purdy Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Purdy Elementary School ranks higher (77.5 vs 65.8 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 Burley Glenwood Elementary and Purdy Elementary School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Port Orchard and Gig Harbor in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burley Glenwood Elementary: 452. Purdy Elementary School: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burley Glenwood Elementary and Purdy Elementary School rank in Washington?
Burley Glenwood Elementary is 398th of 1,154 and Purdy Elementary School is 179th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).