Carter Lake Elementary School vs Tillicum Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.4 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
Tillicum Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students
| Measure | Carter Lake Elementary School JBLM McChord Field, Washington | Tillicum Elementary School Lakewood, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #582 of 1,154 | #1016 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #19971 of 50,301 | #36881 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 420 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.7% | 79.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| city | JBLM McChord Field | Lakewood |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carter Lake Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.4 vs 32.6).
- •Carter Lake Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Carter Lake Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Carter Lake Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.7% vs 79.8%).
- •Carter Lake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.1).
- •Carter Lake Elementary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 272.
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 Tillicum Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Carter Lake Elementary School ranks higher (57.4 vs 32.6 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 Carter Lake Elementary School and Tillicum Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between JBLM McChord Field and Lakewood in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carter Lake Elementary School: 420. Tillicum Elementary School: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carter Lake Elementary School and Tillicum Elementary School rank in Washington?
Carter Lake Elementary School is 582nd of 1,154 and Tillicum Elementary School is 1016th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).