Emerald Heights Elementary vs Hilder Pearson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerald Heights Elementary
Silverdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
Hilder Pearson Elementary
Poulsbo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
286 students
| Measure | Emerald Heights Elementary Silverdale, Washington | Hilder Pearson Elementary Poulsbo, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #165 of 1,154 | #330 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #5840 of 50,301 | #12006 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 466 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.2% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 57% |
| city | Silverdale | Poulsbo |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerald Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 69.0).
- •Emerald Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 57%).
- •Emerald Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 67%).
- •Emerald Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 33.6%).
- •Hilder Pearson Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.3).
- •Emerald Heights Elementary is the larger school with 466 students compared with 286.
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 Emerald Heights Elementary better than Hilder Pearson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Emerald Heights Elementary ranks higher (78.5 vs 69.0 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 Emerald Heights Elementary and Hilder Pearson Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Silverdale and Poulsbo in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerald Heights Elementary: 466. Hilder Pearson Elementary: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerald Heights Elementary and Hilder Pearson Elementary rank in Washington?
Emerald Heights Elementary is 165th of 1,154 and Hilder Pearson Elementary is 330th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).