Crescent Heights Elementary School vs Newcastle Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 31 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crescent Heights Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
451 students
Newcastle Elementary School
Newcastle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students
| Measure | Crescent Heights Elementary School Tacoma, Washington | Newcastle Elementary School Newcastle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #442 of 1,154 | #94 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #15652 of 50,301 | #3531 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 451 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.8% | 21.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 79% |
| city | Tacoma | Newcastle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newcastle Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 63.7).
- •Newcastle Elementary School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 62%).
- •Newcastle Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 66%).
- •Newcastle Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.7% vs 48.8%).
- •Newcastle Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 18.8).
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 Crescent Heights Elementary School better than Newcastle Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Newcastle Elementary School ranks higher (82.7 vs 63.7 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 Crescent Heights Elementary School and Newcastle Elementary School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Newcastle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crescent Heights Elementary School: 451. Newcastle Elementary School: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crescent Heights Elementary School and Newcastle Elementary School rank in Washington?
Crescent Heights Elementary School is 442nd of 1,154 and Newcastle Elementary School is 94th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).