Cascade View Elementary vs Thorndyke Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cascade View Elementary
Tukwila · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
481 students
Thorndyke Elementary
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
386 students
| Measure | Cascade View Elementary Tukwila, Washington | Thorndyke Elementary Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1126 of 1,154 | #1099 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #44815 of 50,301 | #42202 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 481 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.7% | 86.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| city | Tukwila | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thorndyke Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.2 vs 20.0).
- •Cascade View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.7% vs 86.5%).
- •Thorndyke Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 20.9).
- •Cascade View Elementary is the larger school with 481 students compared with 386.
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 View Elementary better than Thorndyke Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thorndyke Elementary ranks higher (24.2 vs 20.0 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 View Elementary and Thorndyke Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Tukwila and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cascade View Elementary: 481. Thorndyke Elementary: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cascade View Elementary and Thorndyke Elementary rank in Washington?
Cascade View Elementary is 1126th of 1,154 and Thorndyke Elementary is 1099th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).