Carl Sandburg Elementary vs Moorlands Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.5 km 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
Moorlands Elementary
Kenmore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
579 students
| Measure | Carl Sandburg Elementary Kirkland, Washington | Moorlands Elementary Kenmore, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #83 of 1,154 | #139 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #2933 of 50,301 | #5193 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 391 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.7% | 10.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 70% |
| city | Kirkland | Kenmore |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carl Sandburg Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.9 vs 79.6).
- •Carl Sandburg Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 70%).
- •Carl Sandburg Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 79%).
- •Carl Sandburg Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.7% vs 10.7%).
- •Carl Sandburg Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 19.3).
- •Moorlands Elementary is the larger school with 579 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 Moorlands Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carl Sandburg Elementary ranks higher (83.9 vs 79.6 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 Carl Sandburg Elementary and Moorlands Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Kirkland and Kenmore in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl Sandburg Elementary: 391. Moorlands Elementary: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl Sandburg Elementary and Moorlands Elementary rank in Washington?
Carl Sandburg Elementary is 83rd of 1,154 and Moorlands Elementary is 139th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).