Fern Hill Elementary School vs Helen Stafford Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fern Hill Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
311 students
Helen Stafford Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
| Measure | Fern Hill Elementary School Tacoma, Washington | Helen Stafford Elementary School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #803 of 1,154 | #874 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #27608 of 50,301 | #30489 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 311 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.1% | 74.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 56% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fern Hill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 42.2).
- •Helen Stafford Elementary School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •Fern Hill Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Fern Hill Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.1% vs 74.4%).
- •Fern Hill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 19.7).
- •Helen Stafford Elementary School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 311.
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 Fern Hill Elementary School better than Helen Stafford Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fern Hill Elementary School ranks higher (46.4 vs 42.2 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 Fern Hill Elementary School and Helen Stafford Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fern Hill Elementary School: 311. Helen Stafford Elementary School: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fern Hill Elementary School and Helen Stafford Elementary School rank in Washington?
Fern Hill Elementary School is 803rd of 1,154 and Helen Stafford Elementary School is 874th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).