Dessie F Evans Elementary vs Lake Wilderness Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 35 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dessie F Evans Elementary
Puyallup · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
919 students
Lake Wilderness Elementary
Maple Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
923 students
| Measure | Dessie F Evans Elementary Puyallup, Washington | Lake Wilderness Elementary Maple Valley, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #802 of 1,154 | #224 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #27598 of 50,301 | #7902 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 919 | 923 |
| Enrollment | 919 | 923 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.9% | 21.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 70% |
| Math proficiency | – | 71% |
| city | Puyallup | Maple Valley |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Wilderness Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 46.4).
- •Lake Wilderness Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.1% vs 49.9%).
- •Dessie F Evans Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 19.2).
- •Lake Wilderness Elementary is the larger school with 923 students compared with 919.
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 Dessie F Evans Elementary better than Lake Wilderness Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Wilderness Elementary ranks higher (75.1 vs 46.4 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 Dessie F Evans Elementary and Lake Wilderness Elementary?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Puyallup and Maple Valley in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dessie F Evans Elementary: 919. Lake Wilderness Elementary: 923. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dessie F Evans Elementary and Lake Wilderness Elementary rank in Washington?
Dessie F Evans Elementary is 802nd of 1,154 and Lake Wilderness Elementary is 224th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).