Daffodil Valley Elementary vs Emerald Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daffodil Valley Elementary
Sumner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
524 students
Emerald Hills Elementary
Bonney Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
551 students
| Measure | Daffodil Valley Elementary Sumner, Washington | Emerald Hills Elementary Bonney Lake, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #547 of 1,154 | #132 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #18770 of 50,301 | #4976 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 524 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.4% | 28.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 79% |
| city | Sumner | Bonney Lake |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerald Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 59.1).
- •Emerald Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 62%).
- •Emerald Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 60%).
- •Emerald Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.9% vs 53.4%).
- •Emerald Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 20.2).
- •Emerald Hills Elementary is the larger school with 551 students compared with 524.
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 Daffodil Valley Elementary better than Emerald Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Emerald Hills Elementary ranks higher (80.0 vs 59.1 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 Daffodil Valley Elementary and Emerald Hills Elementary?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Sumner and Bonney Lake in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daffodil Valley Elementary: 524. Emerald Hills Elementary: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daffodil Valley Elementary and Emerald Hills Elementary rank in Washington?
Daffodil Valley Elementary is 547th of 1,154 and Emerald Hills Elementary is 132nd of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).