Discovery Elementary School vs Idlewild Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 20 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Elementary School
Gig Harbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students
Idlewild Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students
| Measure | Discovery Elementary School Gig Harbor, Washington | Idlewild Elementary School Lakewood, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #148 of 1,154 | #495 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #5408 of 50,301 | #17137 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 380 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 51.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 56% |
| city | Gig Harbor | Lakewood |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 61.5).
- •Discovery Elementary School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 56%).
- •Discovery Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 60%).
- •Discovery Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 51.6%).
- •Idlewild Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.1).
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 Discovery Elementary School better than Idlewild Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Elementary School ranks higher (79.2 vs 61.5 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 Discovery Elementary School and Idlewild Elementary School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Gig Harbor and Lakewood in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Elementary School: 380. Idlewild Elementary School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Elementary School and Idlewild Elementary School rank in Washington?
Discovery Elementary School is 148th of 1,154 and Idlewild Elementary School is 495th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).