Cascade K-8 Community School vs Lake Forest Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cascade K-8 Community School
Shoreline · Public elementary · Grades K–8
197 students
Lake Forest Park Elementary
Lake Forest Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students
| Measure | Cascade K-8 Community School Shoreline, Washington | Lake Forest Park Elementary Lake Forest Park, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #169 of 1,154 | #145 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #5946 of 50,301 | #5310 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 197 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 197 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.3% | 26.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 70% |
| city | Shoreline | Lake Forest Park |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Forest Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 78.3).
- •Lake Forest Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •Cascade K-8 Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.3% vs 26.7%).
- •Lake Forest Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.4).
- •Lake Forest Park Elementary is the larger school with 378 students compared with 197.
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 Cascade K-8 Community School better than Lake Forest Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Forest Park Elementary ranks higher (79.4 vs 78.3 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 Cascade K-8 Community School and Lake Forest Park Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Shoreline and Lake Forest Park in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cascade K-8 Community School: 197. Lake Forest Park Elementary: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cascade K-8 Community School and Lake Forest Park Elementary rank in Washington?
Cascade K-8 Community School is 169th of 1,154 and Lake Forest Park Elementary is 145th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).