Christensen Elementary vs Whittier Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 58 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christensen Elementary
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
346 students
Whittier Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
346 students
| Measure | Christensen Elementary Tacoma, Washington | Whittier Elementary School Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1038 of 1,154 | #127 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #37999 of 50,301 | #4686 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 346 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.3% | 8.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 67% |
| city | Tacoma | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whittier Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 30.8).
- •Whittier Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 31%).
- •Whittier Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 37%).
- •Whittier Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.7% vs 74.3%).
- •Christensen Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.5).
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 Christensen Elementary better than Whittier Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Whittier Elementary School ranks higher (80.6 vs 30.8 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 Christensen Elementary and Whittier Elementary School?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christensen Elementary: 346. Whittier Elementary School: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christensen Elementary and Whittier Elementary School rank in Washington?
Christensen Elementary is 1038th of 1,154 and Whittier Elementary School is 127th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).