Downing Elementary School vs Point Defiance Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.3 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
Point Defiance Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
301 students
| Measure | Downing Elementary School Tacoma, Washington | Point Defiance Elementary School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #506 of 1,154 | #264 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #17581 of 50,301 | #9405 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 298 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.4% | 33.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 66% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Point Defiance Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 60.9).
- •Point Defiance Elementary School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Point Defiance Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •Point Defiance Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.9% vs 53.4%).
- •Point Defiance Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 18.6).
- •Point Defiance Elementary School is the larger school with 301 students compared with 298.
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 Point Defiance Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Point Defiance Elementary School ranks higher (72.8 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 Point Defiance Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downing Elementary School: 298. Point Defiance Elementary School: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downing Elementary School and Point Defiance Elementary School rank in Washington?
Downing Elementary School is 506th of 1,154 and Point Defiance Elementary School is 264th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).