Dunlap Elementary School vs Emerson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunlap Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
261 students
Emerson Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
398 students
| Measure | Dunlap Elementary School Seattle, Washington | Emerson Elementary School Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #796 of 1,154 | #1107 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #27285 of 50,301 | #42620 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 261 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 261 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77% | 73.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dunlap Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 23.5).
- •Dunlap Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Dunlap Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Emerson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.6% vs 77%).
- •Dunlap Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 15.9).
- •Emerson Elementary School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 261.
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 Dunlap Elementary School better than Emerson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dunlap Elementary School ranks higher (46.8 vs 23.5 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 Dunlap Elementary School and Emerson Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunlap Elementary School: 261. Emerson Elementary School: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunlap Elementary School and Emerson Elementary School rank in Washington?
Dunlap Elementary School is 796th of 1,154 and Emerson Elementary School is 1107th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).