Fawcett Elementary School vs Lyon 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.
Fawcett Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
426 students
Lyon Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students
| Measure | Fawcett Elementary School Tacoma, Washington | Lyon Elementary School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #837 of 1,154 | #862 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #28607 of 50,301 | #29973 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 426 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.3% | 67.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fawcett Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.0 vs 43.0).
- •Lyon Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Fawcett Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Fawcett Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.3% vs 67.7%).
- •Fawcett Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.3).
- •Fawcett Elementary School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 381.
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 Fawcett Elementary School better than Lyon Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fawcett Elementary School ranks higher (45.0 vs 43.0 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 Fawcett Elementary School and Lyon Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fawcett Elementary School: 426. Lyon Elementary School: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fawcett Elementary School and Lyon Elementary School rank in Washington?
Fawcett Elementary School is 837th of 1,154 and Lyon Elementary School is 862nd of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).