Elk Plain School of Choice vs Sunny Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 65 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
Sunny Hills Elementary
Sammamish · Public elementary · Grades K–5
574 students
| Measure | Elk Plain School of Choice Spanaway, Washington | Sunny Hills Elementary Sammamish, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #288 of 1,154 | #57 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #10512 of 50,301 | #2424 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 574 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 574 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.7% | 11.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 82% |
| city | Spanaway | Sammamish |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunny Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.1 vs 71.1).
- •Sunny Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 68%).
- •Sunny Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 69%).
- •Sunny Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.3% vs 39.7%).
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 Sunny Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunny Hills Elementary ranks higher (85.1 vs 71.1 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 Sunny Hills Elementary?
About 65 km in a straight line, between Spanaway and Sammamish in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elk Plain School of Choice: 574. Sunny Hills Elementary: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elk Plain School of Choice and Sunny Hills Elementary rank in Washington?
Elk Plain School of Choice is 288th of 1,154 and Sunny Hills Elementary is 57th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).