Camas Prairie Elementary vs Chester H Thompson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Camas Prairie Elementary
Spanaway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
529 students
Chester H Thompson Elementary
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
688 students
| Measure | Camas Prairie Elementary Spanaway, Washington | Chester H Thompson Elementary Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #600 of 1,154 | #434 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #20508 of 50,301 | #15365 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 529 | 688 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 688 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.9% | 67.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 69% |
| city | Spanaway | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chester H Thompson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 56.6).
- •Chester H Thompson Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 53%).
- •Chester H Thompson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 56%).
- •Chester H Thompson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.2% vs 67.9%).
- •Camas Prairie Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.8).
- •Chester H Thompson Elementary is the larger school with 688 students compared with 529.
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 Camas Prairie Elementary better than Chester H Thompson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chester H Thompson Elementary ranks higher (64.1 vs 56.6 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 Camas Prairie Elementary and Chester H Thompson Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Spanaway and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Camas Prairie Elementary: 529. Chester H Thompson Elementary: 688. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Camas Prairie Elementary and Chester H Thompson Elementary rank in Washington?
Camas Prairie Elementary is 600th of 1,154 and Chester H Thompson Elementary is 434th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).