Fairmount Park Elementary School vs West Seattle Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.3 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
West Seattle Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
| Measure | Fairmount Park Elementary School Seattle, Washington | West Seattle Elementary School Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #86 of 1,154 | #553 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #3084 of 50,301 | #18890 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 357 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23% | 80.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 58% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairmount Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 59.0).
- •Fairmount Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 58%).
- •Fairmount Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 55%).
- •Fairmount Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23% vs 80.6%).
- •West Seattle Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 17.0).
- •West Seattle Elementary School is the larger school with 376 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 West Seattle Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairmount Park Elementary School ranks higher (83.6 vs 59.0 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 Fairmount Park Elementary School and West Seattle Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairmount Park Elementary School: 357. West Seattle Elementary School: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairmount Park Elementary School and West Seattle Elementary School rank in Washington?
Fairmount Park Elementary School is 86th of 1,154 and West Seattle Elementary School is 553rd of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).