Chief Kamiakin Elementary School vs Elk Plain School of Choice
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 201 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chief Kamiakin Elementary School
Sunnyside · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
575 students
Elk Plain School of Choice
Spanaway · Public elementary · Grades K–8
574 students
| Measure | Chief Kamiakin Elementary School Sunnyside, Washington | Elk Plain School of Choice Spanaway, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #985 of 1,154 | #288 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #35629 of 50,301 | #10512 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 575 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 575 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 68% |
| city | Sunnyside | Spanaway |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elk Plain School of Choice scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 34.4).
- •Elk Plain School of Choice does better on math proficiency (68% vs 41%).
- •Elk Plain School of Choice does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 46%).
- •Elk Plain School of Choice does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 87.7%).
- •Chief Kamiakin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.4).
- •Chief Kamiakin Elementary School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 574.
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 Chief Kamiakin Elementary School better than Elk Plain School of Choice?
On the Success Index (US), Elk Plain School of Choice ranks higher (71.1 vs 34.4 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 Chief Kamiakin Elementary School and Elk Plain School of Choice?
About 201 km in a straight line, between Sunnyside and Spanaway in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chief Kamiakin Elementary School: 575. Elk Plain School of Choice: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chief Kamiakin Elementary School and Elk Plain School of Choice rank in Washington?
Chief Kamiakin Elementary School is 985th of 1,154 and Elk Plain School of Choice is 288th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).