Chain Lake Elementary School vs Salem Woods Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chain Lake Elementary School
Snohomish · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
434 students
Salem Woods Elementary School
Monroe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
516 students
| Measure | Chain Lake Elementary School Snohomish, Washington | Salem Woods Elementary School Monroe, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #357 of 1,154 | #318 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #12992 of 50,301 | #11494 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 434 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.8% | 29.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 61% |
| city | Snohomish | Monroe |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salem Woods Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 67.6).
- •Salem Woods Elementary School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 53%).
- •Chain Lake Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.8% vs 29.5%).
- •Chain Lake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 17.8).
- •Salem Woods Elementary School is the larger school with 516 students compared with 434.
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 Chain Lake Elementary School better than Salem Woods Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Salem Woods Elementary School ranks higher (69.8 vs 67.6 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 Chain Lake Elementary School and Salem Woods Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Snohomish and Monroe in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chain Lake Elementary School: 434. Salem Woods Elementary School: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chain Lake Elementary School and Salem Woods Elementary School rank in Washington?
Chain Lake Elementary School is 357th of 1,154 and Salem Woods Elementary School is 318th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).