Centennial Elementary vs Shining Mountain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial Elementary
Graham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
540 students
Shining Mountain Elementary
Spanaway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
613 students
| Measure | Centennial Elementary Graham, Washington | Shining Mountain Elementary Spanaway, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #494 of 1,154 | #836 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #17118 of 50,301 | #28575 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 540 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 43% |
| city | Graham | Spanaway |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centennial Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 45.1).
- •Centennial Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 43%).
- •Centennial Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 52%).
- •Shining Mountain Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.7% vs 67%).
- •Centennial Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.6).
- •Shining Mountain Elementary is the larger school with 613 students compared with 540.
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 Centennial Elementary better than Shining Mountain Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Centennial Elementary ranks higher (61.5 vs 45.1 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 Centennial Elementary and Shining Mountain Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Graham and Spanaway in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial Elementary: 540. Shining Mountain Elementary: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial Elementary and Shining Mountain Elementary rank in Washington?
Centennial Elementary is 494th of 1,154 and Shining Mountain Elementary is 836th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).