Captain Gray STEM Elementary vs Valley View Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 137 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Captain Gray STEM Elementary
Pasco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students
Valley View Elementary School
Ellensburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
408 students
| Measure | Captain Gray STEM Elementary Pasco, Washington | Valley View Elementary School Ellensburg, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1151 of 1,154 | #571 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #48553 of 50,301 | #19482 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 408 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 49% |
| city | Pasco | Ellensburg |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley View Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.2 vs 12.8).
- •Valley View Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 10%).
- •Valley View Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 12%).
- •Valley View Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 92.4%).
- •Captain Gray STEM Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.3).
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 Captain Gray STEM Elementary better than Valley View Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Valley View Elementary School ranks higher (58.2 vs 12.8 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 Captain Gray STEM Elementary and Valley View Elementary School?
About 137 km in a straight line, between Pasco and Ellensburg in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Captain Gray STEM Elementary: 408. Valley View Elementary School: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Captain Gray STEM Elementary and Valley View Elementary School rank in Washington?
Captain Gray STEM Elementary is 1151st of 1,154 and Valley View Elementary School is 571st of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).