Emerald Park Elementary School vs Panther Lake Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerald Park Elementary School
Kent · Public elementary · Grades K–5
318 students
Panther Lake Elementary School
Kent · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
396 students
| Measure | Emerald Park Elementary School Kent, Washington | Panther Lake Elementary School Kent, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #523 of 1,154 | #787 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #18041 of 50,301 | #27105 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 318 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.2% | 62.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| city | Kent | Kent |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerald Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 47.1).
- •Emerald Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Emerald Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 45%).
- •Emerald Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.2% vs 62.1%).
- •Panther Lake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.1).
- •Panther Lake Elementary School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 318.
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 Park Elementary School better than Panther Lake Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Emerald Park Elementary School ranks higher (60.2 vs 47.1 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 Emerald Park Elementary School and Panther Lake Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Kent and Kent in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerald Park Elementary School: 318. Panther Lake Elementary School: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerald Park Elementary School and Panther Lake Elementary School rank in Washington?
Emerald Park Elementary School is 523rd of 1,154 and Panther Lake Elementary School is 787th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).