Cherrydale Elementary vs Oak Grove
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherrydale Elementary
Steilacoom · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
348 students
Oak Grove
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
11 students
| Measure | Cherrydale Elementary Steilacoom, Washington | Oak Grove Lakewood, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #298 of 1,154 | – |
| National rank | #10854 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 348 | 11 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 11 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.3% | 27.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 3.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 24.5% |
| city | Steilacoom | Lakewood |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherrydale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 36.9).
- •Cherrydale Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 24.5%).
- •Cherrydale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 24.5%).
- •Oak Grove does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.3% vs 44.3%).
- •Oak Grove does better on students per teacher (3.7 vs 15.8).
- •Cherrydale Elementary is the larger school with 348 students compared with 11.
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 Cherrydale Elementary better than Oak Grove?
On the Success Index (US), Cherrydale Elementary ranks higher (70.6 vs 36.9 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 Cherrydale Elementary and Oak Grove?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Steilacoom and Lakewood in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherrydale Elementary: 348. Oak Grove: 11. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherrydale Elementary and Oak Grove rank in Washington?
Cherrydale Elementary is 298th of 1,154 and Oak Grove is unranked among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).