Cedar Trails Elementary vs Challenger Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Trails Elementary
Sammamish · Public elementary · Grades K–5
374 students
Challenger Elementary
Issaquah · Public elementary · Grades K–5
350 students
| Measure | Cedar Trails Elementary Sammamish, Washington | Challenger Elementary Issaquah, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #211 of 1,154 | #69 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #7242 of 50,301 | #2747 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 374 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.5% | 16.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 70% |
| Math proficiency | – | 69% |
| city | Sammamish | Issaquah |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenger Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 76.1).
- •Cedar Trails Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.5% vs 16.9%).
- •Challenger Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.0).
- •Cedar Trails Elementary is the larger school with 374 students compared with 350.
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 Cedar Trails Elementary better than Challenger Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Challenger Elementary ranks higher (84.3 vs 76.1 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 Cedar Trails Elementary and Challenger Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Sammamish and Issaquah in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Trails Elementary: 374. Challenger Elementary: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Trails Elementary and Challenger Elementary rank in Washington?
Cedar Trails Elementary is 211th of 1,154 and Challenger Elementary is 69th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).