Covington Elementary School vs Martin Sortun Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Covington Elementary School
Covington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students
Martin Sortun Elementary School
Kent · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students
| Measure | Covington Elementary School Covington, Washington | Martin Sortun Elementary School Kent, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #589 of 1,154 | #359 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #20186 of 50,301 | #13088 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 456 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52% | 51.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 64% |
| city | Covington | Kent |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Sortun Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 57.1).
- •Martin Sortun Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 53%).
- •Martin Sortun Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 55%).
- •Martin Sortun Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.1% vs 52%).
- •Covington Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.7).
- •Covington Elementary School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 450.
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 Covington Elementary School better than Martin Sortun Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Sortun Elementary School ranks higher (67.5 vs 57.1 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 Covington Elementary School and Martin Sortun Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Covington and Kent in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Covington Elementary School: 456. Martin Sortun Elementary School: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Covington Elementary School and Martin Sortun Elementary School rank in Washington?
Covington Elementary School is 589th of 1,154 and Martin Sortun Elementary School is 359th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).