Dower Elementary School vs Hood Canal Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 51 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dower Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
337 students
Hood Canal Elementary School
Shelton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
337 students
| Measure | Dower Elementary School Lakewood, Washington | Hood Canal Elementary School Shelton, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #826 of 1,154 | #1068 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #28308 of 50,301 | #39525 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 337 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 337 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.5% | 75.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| city | Lakewood | Shelton |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dower Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 28.5).
- •Dower Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Dower Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Dower Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.5% vs 75.4%).
- •Hood Canal Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.0).
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 Dower Elementary School better than Hood Canal Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dower Elementary School ranks higher (45.4 vs 28.5 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 Dower Elementary School and Hood Canal Elementary School?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Shelton in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dower Elementary School: 337. Hood Canal Elementary School: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dower Elementary School and Hood Canal Elementary School rank in Washington?
Dower Elementary School is 826th of 1,154 and Hood Canal Elementary School is 1068th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).