Challenger Elementary vs Sunny Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenger Elementary
Issaquah · Public elementary · Grades K–5
350 students
Sunny Hills Elementary
Sammamish · Public elementary · Grades K–5
574 students
| Measure | Challenger Elementary Issaquah, Washington | Sunny Hills Elementary Sammamish, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #69 of 1,154 | #57 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #2747 of 50,301 | #2424 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 350 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.9% | 11.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 82% |
| city | Issaquah | Sammamish |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.3 vs 85.1).
- •Sunny Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 69%).
- •Sunny Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 70%).
- •Sunny Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.3% vs 16.9%).
- •Challenger Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.4).
- •Sunny Hills Elementary is the larger school with 574 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 Challenger Elementary better than Sunny Hills Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Challenger Elementary and Sunny Hills Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Issaquah and Sammamish in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Elementary: 350. Sunny Hills Elementary: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Elementary and Sunny Hills Elementary rank in Washington?
Challenger Elementary is 69th of 1,154 and Sunny Hills Elementary is 57th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).