Carnation Elementary School vs Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carnation Elementary School
Carnation · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
388 students
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
Sammamish · Public elementary · Grades K–5
472 students
| Measure | Carnation Elementary School Carnation, Washington | Christa Mcauliffe Elementary Sammamish, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #196 of 1,154 | #31 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #6924 of 50,301 | #1664 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 388 | 472 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 472 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.4% | 1.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 85% |
| city | Carnation | Sammamish |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christa Mcauliffe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 76.6).
- •Christa Mcauliffe Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 62%).
- •Christa Mcauliffe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 69%).
- •Christa Mcauliffe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.5% vs 28.4%).
- •Carnation Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.5).
- •Christa Mcauliffe Elementary is the larger school with 472 students compared with 388.
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 Carnation Elementary School better than Christa Mcauliffe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Christa Mcauliffe Elementary ranks higher (86.9 vs 76.6 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 Carnation Elementary School and Christa Mcauliffe Elementary?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Carnation and Sammamish in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carnation Elementary School: 388. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary: 472. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carnation Elementary School and Christa Mcauliffe Elementary rank in Washington?
Carnation Elementary School is 196th of 1,154 and Christa Mcauliffe Elementary is 31st of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).