Emma L Carson Elementary vs Pioneer Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emma L Carson Elementary
Puyallup · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
676 students
Pioneer Valley Elementary
Spanaway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
524 students
| Measure | Emma L Carson Elementary Puyallup, Washington | Pioneer Valley Elementary Spanaway, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #617 of 1,154 | #555 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #21148 of 50,301 | #18936 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 676 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 676 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.8% | 56.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 55% |
| city | Puyallup | Spanaway |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.9 vs 55.7).
- •Pioneer Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 50%).
- •Emma L Carson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.8% vs 56.5%).
- •Pioneer Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.3).
- •Emma L Carson Elementary is the larger school with 676 students compared with 524.
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 Emma L Carson Elementary better than Pioneer Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer Valley Elementary ranks higher (58.9 vs 55.7 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 Emma L Carson Elementary and Pioneer Valley Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Puyallup and Spanaway in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emma L Carson Elementary: 676. Pioneer Valley Elementary: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emma L Carson Elementary and Pioneer Valley Elementary rank in Washington?
Emma L Carson Elementary is 617th of 1,154 and Pioneer Valley Elementary is 555th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).