Elk Plain School of Choice vs Shining Mountain Elementary
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.
Elk Plain School of Choice
Spanaway · Public elementary · Grades K–8
574 students
Shining Mountain Elementary
Spanaway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
613 students
| Measure | Elk Plain School of Choice Spanaway, Washington | Shining Mountain Elementary Spanaway, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #288 of 1,154 | #836 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #10512 of 50,301 | #28575 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 574 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 574 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.7% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 43% |
| city | Spanaway | Spanaway |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elk Plain School of Choice scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 45.1).
- •Elk Plain School of Choice does better on math proficiency (68% vs 43%).
- •Elk Plain School of Choice does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 52%).
- •Elk Plain School of Choice does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 65.7%).
- •Shining Mountain Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.4).
- •Shining Mountain Elementary is the larger school with 613 students compared with 574.
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 Elk Plain School of Choice better than Shining Mountain Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Elk Plain School of Choice ranks higher (71.1 vs 45.1 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 Elk Plain School of Choice and Shining Mountain Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Spanaway and Spanaway in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elk Plain School of Choice: 574. Shining Mountain Elementary: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elk Plain School of Choice and Shining Mountain Elementary rank in Washington?
Elk Plain School of Choice is 288th of 1,154 and Shining Mountain Elementary is 836th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).