East Olympia Elementary vs Horizons Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Olympia Elementary
Olympia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
579 students
Horizons Elementary
Lacey · Public elementary · Grades K–5
580 students
| Measure | East Olympia Elementary Olympia, Washington | Horizons Elementary Lacey, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #285 of 1,154 | #268 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #10436 of 50,301 | #9584 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 579 | 580 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 580 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.6% | 38.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 71% |
| city | Olympia | Lacey |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizons Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 71.2).
- •Horizons Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 64%).
- •Horizons Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •East Olympia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 38.8%).
- •East Olympia Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.1).
- •Horizons Elementary is the larger school with 580 students compared with 579.
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 East Olympia Elementary better than Horizons Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Horizons Elementary ranks higher (72.5 vs 71.2 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 East Olympia Elementary and Horizons Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Olympia and Lacey in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Olympia Elementary: 579. Horizons Elementary: 580. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Olympia Elementary and Horizons Elementary rank in Washington?
East Olympia Elementary is 285th of 1,154 and Horizons Elementary is 268th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).