Cape Horn Skye Elementary vs Gause Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 8.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cape Horn Skye Elementary
Washougal · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students
Gause Elementary
Washougal · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
224 students
| Measure | Cape Horn Skye Elementary Washougal, Washington | Gause Elementary Washougal, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #332 of 1,154 | #563 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #12119 of 50,301 | #19179 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 284 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.2% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| city | Washougal | Washougal |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cape Horn Skye Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 58.5).
- •Cape Horn Skye Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Cape Horn Skye Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 47.3%).
- •Gause Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.8).
- •Cape Horn Skye Elementary is the larger school with 284 students compared with 224.
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 Cape Horn Skye Elementary better than Gause Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cape Horn Skye Elementary ranks higher (68.8 vs 58.5 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 Cape Horn Skye Elementary and Gause Elementary?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Washougal and Washougal in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cape Horn Skye Elementary: 284. Gause Elementary: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cape Horn Skye Elementary and Gause Elementary rank in Washington?
Cape Horn Skye Elementary is 332nd of 1,154 and Gause Elementary is 563rd of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).