Farwell Elementary School vs Meadow Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farwell Elementary School
Spokane · Public elementary · Grades K–5
471 students
Meadow Ridge Elementary
Mead · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
| Measure | Farwell Elementary School Spokane, Washington | Meadow Ridge Elementary Mead, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #297 of 1,154 | #316 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #10789 of 50,301 | #11396 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 471 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.8% | 35.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| city | Spokane | Mead |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (70.7 vs 69.9).
- •Farwell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 69%).
- •Meadow Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 47.8%).
- •Farwell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 20.6).
- •Farwell Elementary School is the larger school with 471 students compared with 453.
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 Farwell Elementary School better than Meadow Ridge Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Farwell Elementary School and Meadow Ridge Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Spokane and Mead in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farwell Elementary School: 471. Meadow Ridge Elementary: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farwell Elementary School and Meadow Ridge Elementary rank in Washington?
Farwell Elementary School is 297th of 1,154 and Meadow Ridge Elementary is 316th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).