Elma Elementary School vs Rock Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 114 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elma Elementary School
Elma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
688 students
Rock Creek Elementary
Maple Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
686 students
| Measure | Elma Elementary School Elma, Washington | Rock Creek Elementary Maple Valley, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #703 of 1,154 | #126 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #24123 of 50,301 | #4676 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 688 | 686 |
| Enrollment | 688 | 686 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 17.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 73% |
| city | Elma | Maple Valley |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rock Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 51.5).
- •Rock Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 47%).
- •Rock Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Rock Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.1% vs 64.4%).
- •Elma Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.2).
- •Elma Elementary School is the larger school with 688 students compared with 686.
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 Elma Elementary School better than Rock Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rock Creek Elementary ranks higher (80.6 vs 51.5 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 Elma Elementary School and Rock Creek Elementary?
About 114 km in a straight line, between Elma and Maple Valley in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elma Elementary School: 688. Rock Creek Elementary: 686. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elma Elementary School and Rock Creek Elementary rank in Washington?
Elma Elementary School is 703rd of 1,154 and Rock Creek Elementary is 126th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).