Chester H Thompson Elementary vs Spanaway Lake High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.3 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 Lake High School
Spanaway · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,787 students
| Measure | Chester H Thompson Elementary Tacoma, Washington | Spanaway Lake High School Spanaway, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #434 of 1,154 | #282 of 333 |
| National rank | #15365 of 50,301 | #11928 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 688 | 1,787 |
| Enrollment | 688 | 1,787 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.2% | 60.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 24% |
| city | Tacoma | Spanaway |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chester H Thompson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 36.2).
- •Chester H Thompson Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 24%).
- •Chester H Thompson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 62%).
- •Spanaway Lake High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.5% vs 67.2%).
- •Chester H Thompson Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 22.9).
- •Spanaway Lake High School is the larger school with 1,787 students compared with 688.
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 Lake High School?
On the Success Index (US), Chester H Thompson Elementary ranks higher (64.1 vs 36.2 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 Lake High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Spanaway in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester H Thompson Elementary: 688. Spanaway Lake High School: 1,787. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester H Thompson Elementary and Spanaway Lake High School rank in Washington?
Chester H Thompson Elementary is 434th of 1,154 and Spanaway Lake High School is 282nd of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).