Downing Elementary School vs Glenridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 30 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downing Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
298 students
Glenridge Elementary
Kent · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
298 students
| Measure | Downing Elementary School Tacoma, Washington | Glenridge Elementary Kent, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #506 of 1,154 | #371 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #17581 of 50,301 | #13426 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 298 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.4% | 52.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 60% |
| city | Tacoma | Kent |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 60.9).
- •Glenridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Downing Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 64%).
- •Glenridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.3% vs 53.4%).
- •Glenridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 18.6).
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 Downing Elementary School better than Glenridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Glenridge Elementary ranks higher (67.0 vs 60.9 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 Downing Elementary School and Glenridge Elementary?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Kent in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downing Elementary School: 298. Glenridge Elementary: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downing Elementary School and Glenridge Elementary rank in Washington?
Downing Elementary School is 506th of 1,154 and Glenridge Elementary is 371st of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).