Early Learning Center vs Hillcrest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Early Learning Center
Lake Stevens · Public other · Grades PK–PK
259 students
Hillcrest Elementary School
Lake Stevens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
842 students
| Measure | Early Learning Center Lake Stevens, Washington | Hillcrest Elementary School Lake Stevens, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #281 of 1,154 |
| National rank | – | #10318 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 259 | 842 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 842 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.3% | 30.5% |
| Students per teacher | 37.0 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 68% |
| Math proficiency | – | 65% |
| city | Lake Stevens | Lake Stevens |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.5% vs 68.3%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 37.0).
- •Hillcrest Elementary School is the larger school with 842 students compared with 259.
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 Early Learning Center better than Hillcrest Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Early Learning Center and Hillcrest Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Lake Stevens and Lake Stevens in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early Learning Center: 259. Hillcrest Elementary School: 842. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early Learning Center and Hillcrest Elementary School rank in Washington?
Early Learning Center is unranked and Hillcrest Elementary School is 281st of 1,154 among other schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).