Elk Ridge Elementary vs Southwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elk Ridge Elementary
Buckley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
564 students
Southwood Elementary School
Enumclaw · Public elementary · Grades K–5
358 students
| Measure | Elk Ridge Elementary Buckley, Washington | Southwood Elementary School Enumclaw, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #243 of 1,154 | #384 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #8382 of 50,301 | #13736 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 564 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 564 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.2% | 37.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 57% |
| city | Buckley | Enumclaw |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elk Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 66.6).
- •Elk Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •Elk Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 67%).
- •Elk Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.2% vs 37.4%).
- •Elk Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.0).
- •Elk Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 564 students compared with 358.
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 Ridge Elementary better than Southwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Elk Ridge Elementary ranks higher (74.3 vs 66.6 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 Ridge Elementary and Southwood Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Buckley and Enumclaw in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elk Ridge Elementary: 564. Southwood Elementary School: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elk Ridge Elementary and Southwood Elementary School rank in Washington?
Elk Ridge Elementary is 243rd of 1,154 and Southwood Elementary School is 384th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).