Central Avenue Elementary vs Harvard Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Avenue Elementary
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students
Harvard Elementary
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
445 students
| Measure | Central Avenue Elementary Tacoma, Washington | Harvard Elementary Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #612 of 1,154 | #893 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #21007 of 50,301 | #31261 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 355 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.2% | 75.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 42% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 41.0).
- •Central Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Central Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 49%).
- •Central Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.2% vs 75.7%).
- •Central Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.9).
- •Harvard Elementary is the larger school with 445 students compared with 355.
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 Central Avenue Elementary better than Harvard Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central Avenue Elementary ranks higher (55.9 vs 41.0 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 Central Avenue Elementary and Harvard Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Avenue Elementary: 355. Harvard Elementary: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Avenue Elementary and Harvard Elementary rank in Washington?
Central Avenue Elementary is 612th of 1,154 and Harvard Elementary is 893rd of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).