Christa Mcauliffe Elementary vs Louisa May Alcott Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
Sammamish · Public elementary · Grades K–5
472 students
Louisa May Alcott Elementary
Redmond · Public elementary · Grades K–5
615 students
| Measure | Christa Mcauliffe Elementary Sammamish, Washington | Louisa May Alcott Elementary Redmond, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #31 of 1,154 | #28 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #1664 of 50,301 | #1642 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 472 | 615 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 89% |
| city | Sammamish | Redmond |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.9 vs 87.0).
- •Louisa May Alcott Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 85%).
- •Christa Mcauliffe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 86%).
- •Christa Mcauliffe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.5% vs 5.4%).
- •Christa Mcauliffe Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 17.6).
- •Louisa May Alcott Elementary is the larger school with 615 students compared with 472.
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 Christa Mcauliffe Elementary better than Louisa May Alcott 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 Christa Mcauliffe Elementary and Louisa May Alcott Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Sammamish and Redmond in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary: 472. Louisa May Alcott Elementary: 615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa Mcauliffe Elementary and Louisa May Alcott Elementary rank in Washington?
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary is 31st of 1,154 and Louisa May Alcott Elementary is 28th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).