Downing Elementary School vs Skyline Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.2 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
Skyline Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
329 students
| Measure | Downing Elementary School Tacoma, Washington | Skyline Elementary School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #506 of 1,154 | #347 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #17581 of 50,301 | #12619 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 298 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.4% | 53.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Skyline Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 60.9).
- •Skyline Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Skyline Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.2% vs 53.4%).
- •Skyline Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.6).
- •Skyline Elementary School is the larger school with 329 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 Skyline Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Skyline Elementary School ranks higher (68.2 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 Skyline Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downing Elementary School: 298. Skyline Elementary School: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downing Elementary School and Skyline Elementary School rank in Washington?
Downing Elementary School is 506th of 1,154 and Skyline Elementary School is 347th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).