Downing Elementary School vs Oroville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 293 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
Oroville Elementary
Oroville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
298 students
| Measure | Downing Elementary School Tacoma, Washington | Oroville Elementary Oroville, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #506 of 1,154 | #876 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #17581 of 50,301 | #30654 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 298 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.4% | 68.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| city | Tacoma | Oroville |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Downing Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 42.0).
- •Downing Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Downing Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Downing Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.4% vs 68.1%).
- •Oroville 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 Oroville Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Downing Elementary School ranks higher (60.9 vs 42.0 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 Oroville Elementary?
About 293 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Oroville in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downing Elementary School: 298. Oroville Elementary: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downing Elementary School and Oroville Elementary rank in Washington?
Downing Elementary School is 506th of 1,154 and Oroville Elementary is 876th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).