Carter Lake Elementary School vs Idlewild Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carter Lake Elementary School
JBLM McChord Field · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
420 students
Idlewild Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students
| Measure | Carter Lake Elementary School JBLM McChord Field, Washington | Idlewild Elementary School Lakewood, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #582 of 1,154 | #495 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #19971 of 50,301 | #17137 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 420 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.7% | 51.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 56% |
| city | JBLM McChord Field | Lakewood |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idlewild Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 57.4).
- •Idlewild Elementary School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •Idlewild Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •Carter Lake Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.7% vs 51.6%).
- •Carter Lake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.2).
- •Carter Lake Elementary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 380.
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 Carter Lake Elementary School better than Idlewild Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Idlewild Elementary School ranks higher (61.5 vs 57.4 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 Carter Lake Elementary School and Idlewild Elementary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between JBLM McChord Field and Lakewood in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carter Lake Elementary School: 420. Idlewild Elementary School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carter Lake Elementary School and Idlewild Elementary School rank in Washington?
Carter Lake Elementary School is 582nd of 1,154 and Idlewild Elementary School is 495th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).