Chester H Thompson Elementary vs Spanaway Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester H Thompson Elementary
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
688 students
Spanaway Elementary
Spanaway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students
| Measure | Chester H Thompson Elementary Tacoma, Washington | Spanaway Elementary Spanaway, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #434 of 1,154 | #712 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #15365 of 50,301 | #24422 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 688 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 688 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.2% | 70.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 47% |
| city | Tacoma | Spanaway |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chester H Thompson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 51.1).
- •Chester H Thompson Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 47%).
- •Chester H Thompson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 57%).
- •Chester H Thompson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.2% vs 70.9%).
- •Spanaway Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.8).
- •Chester H Thompson Elementary is the larger school with 688 students compared with 371.
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 Chester H Thompson Elementary better than Spanaway Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chester H Thompson Elementary ranks higher (64.1 vs 51.1 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 Chester H Thompson Elementary and Spanaway Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Spanaway in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester H Thompson Elementary: 688. Spanaway Elementary: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester H Thompson Elementary and Spanaway Elementary rank in Washington?
Chester H Thompson Elementary is 434th of 1,154 and Spanaway Elementary is 712th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).