Cougar Ridge Elementary vs Manchester Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 33 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cougar Ridge Elementary
Bellevue · Public elementary · Grades K–5
458 students
Manchester Elementary School
Port Orchard · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
458 students
| Measure | Cougar Ridge Elementary Bellevue, Washington | Manchester Elementary School Port Orchard, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #6 of 1,154 | #424 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #1030 of 50,301 | #15054 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 458 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.7% | 47.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 58% |
| city | Bellevue | Port Orchard |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cougar Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.9 vs 64.6).
- •Cougar Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 58%).
- •Cougar Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 59%).
- •Cougar Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.7% vs 47.2%).
- •Manchester Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.8).
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 Ridge Elementary better than Manchester Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cougar Ridge Elementary ranks higher (88.9 vs 64.6 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 Ridge Elementary and Manchester Elementary School?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Bellevue and Port Orchard in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cougar Ridge Elementary: 458. Manchester Elementary School: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cougar Ridge Elementary and Manchester Elementary School rank in Washington?
Cougar Ridge Elementary is 6th of 1,154 and Manchester Elementary School is 424th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).