Cougar Creek Elementary School vs Lakewood Elementary School
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.
Cougar Creek Elementary School
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students
Lakewood Elementary School
Marysville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
458 students
| Measure | Cougar Creek Elementary School Arlington, Washington | Lakewood Elementary School Marysville, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #558 of 1,154 | #1006 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #19109 of 50,301 | #36447 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 422 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.2% | 54.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 32% |
| city | Arlington | Marysville |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cougar Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.6 vs 33.2).
- •Cougar Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 32%).
- •Cougar Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 32%).
- •Cougar Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.2% vs 54.1%).
- •Cougar Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 15.8).
- •Lakewood Elementary School is the larger school with 458 students compared with 422.
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 Cougar Creek Elementary School better than Lakewood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cougar Creek Elementary School ranks higher (58.6 vs 33.2 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 Cougar Creek Elementary School and Lakewood Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Marysville in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cougar Creek Elementary School: 422. Lakewood Elementary School: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cougar Creek Elementary School and Lakewood Elementary School rank in Washington?
Cougar Creek Elementary School is 558th of 1,154 and Lakewood Elementary School is 1006th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).