Fairmount Park Elementary School vs Gatewood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairmount Park Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
357 students
Gatewood Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
| Measure | Fairmount Park Elementary School Seattle, Washington | Gatewood Elementary School Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #86 of 1,154 | #150 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #3084 of 50,301 | #5475 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 357 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23% | 12.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairmount Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 79.1).
- •Fairmount Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Fairmount Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 72%).
- •Gatewood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.5% vs 23%).
- •Fairmount Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.4).
- •Gatewood Elementary School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 357.
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 Fairmount Park Elementary School better than Gatewood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairmount Park Elementary School ranks higher (83.6 vs 79.1 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 Fairmount Park Elementary School and Gatewood Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairmount Park Elementary School: 357. Gatewood Elementary School: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairmount Park Elementary School and Gatewood Elementary School rank in Washington?
Fairmount Park Elementary School is 86th of 1,154 and Gatewood Elementary School is 150th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).