Carl Sandburg Elementary vs Henry David Thoreau Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 947 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carl Sandburg Elementary
Kirkland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
391 students
Henry David Thoreau Elementary
Kirkland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
404 students
| Measure | Carl Sandburg Elementary Kirkland, Washington | Henry David Thoreau Elementary Kirkland, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #83 of 1,154 | #99 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #2933 of 50,301 | #3694 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 391 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.7% | 16.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 75% |
| city | Kirkland | Kirkland |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carl Sandburg Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.9 vs 82.4).
- •Henry David Thoreau Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 71%).
- •Henry David Thoreau Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 80%).
- •Carl Sandburg Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.7% vs 16.1%).
- •Carl Sandburg Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.6).
- •Henry David Thoreau Elementary is the larger school with 404 students compared with 391.
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 Carl Sandburg Elementary better than Henry David Thoreau Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carl Sandburg Elementary ranks higher (83.9 vs 82.4 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 Carl Sandburg Elementary and Henry David Thoreau Elementary?
About 947 m in a straight line, between Kirkland and Kirkland in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl Sandburg Elementary: 391. Henry David Thoreau Elementary: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl Sandburg Elementary and Henry David Thoreau Elementary rank in Washington?
Carl Sandburg Elementary is 83rd of 1,154 and Henry David Thoreau Elementary is 99th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).