Edna Travis Elementary School vs Tacoma School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edna Travis Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
337 students
Tacoma School of the Arts
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
658 students
| Measure | Edna Travis Elementary School Tacoma, Washington | Tacoma School of the Arts Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1105 of 1,154 | #235 of 333 |
| National rank | #42489 of 50,301 | #9931 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 337 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 337 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.3% | 45.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tacoma School of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 23.7).
- •Tacoma School of the Arts does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Tacoma School of the Arts does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Tacoma School of the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.7% vs 78.3%).
- •Edna Travis Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 19.9).
- •Tacoma School of the Arts is the larger school with 658 students compared with 337.
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 Edna Travis Elementary School better than Tacoma School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Tacoma School of the Arts ranks higher (44.1 vs 23.7 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 Edna Travis Elementary School and Tacoma School of the Arts?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edna Travis Elementary School: 337. Tacoma School of the Arts: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edna Travis Elementary School and Tacoma School of the Arts rank in Washington?
Edna Travis Elementary School is 1105th of 1,154 and Tacoma School of the Arts is 235th of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).