Cedar Valley Elementary vs Panther Lake Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 59 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Valley Elementary
Lynnwood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
427 students
Panther Lake Elementary School
Federal Way · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
427 students
| Measure | Cedar Valley Elementary Lynnwood, Washington | Panther Lake Elementary School Federal Way, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1053 of 1,154 | #1121 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #38595 of 50,301 | #44300 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 427 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 427 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.8% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 24% |
| city | Lynnwood | Federal Way |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.9 vs 20.9).
- •Panther Lake Elementary School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 22%).
- •Cedar Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 33%).
- •Cedar Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.8% vs 83.8%).
- •Cedar Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.1).
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 Valley Elementary better than Panther Lake Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cedar Valley Elementary ranks higher (29.9 vs 20.9 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 Valley Elementary and Panther Lake Elementary School?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Lynnwood and Federal Way in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Valley Elementary: 427. Panther Lake Elementary School: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Valley Elementary and Panther Lake Elementary School rank in Washington?
Cedar Valley Elementary is 1053rd of 1,154 and Panther Lake Elementary School is 1121st of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).