Farwell Elementary School vs Midway Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 4.0 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
Midway Elementary
Colbert · Public elementary · Grades K–5
418 students
| Measure | Farwell Elementary School Spokane, Washington | Midway Elementary Colbert, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #297 of 1,154 | #178 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #10789 of 50,301 | #6438 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 471 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.8% | 27.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| city | Spokane | Colbert |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Midway Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 70.7).
- •Midway Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Midway Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 73%).
- •Midway Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 47.8%).
- •Farwell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.4).
- •Farwell Elementary School is the larger school with 471 students compared with 418.
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 Midway Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Midway Elementary ranks higher (77.5 vs 70.7 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 Farwell Elementary School and Midway Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Spokane and Colbert in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farwell Elementary School: 471. Midway Elementary: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farwell Elementary School and Midway Elementary rank in Washington?
Farwell Elementary School is 297th of 1,154 and Midway Elementary is 178th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).