Finch Elementary vs Shadle Park High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Finch Elementary
Spokane · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
375 students
Shadle Park High School
Spokane · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,445 students
| Measure | Finch Elementary Spokane, Washington | Shadle Park High School Spokane, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #481 of 1,154 | #192 of 333 |
| National rank | #16912 of 50,301 | #8215 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 375 | 1,445 |
| Enrollment | 375 | 1,445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.3% | 56.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 37% |
| city | Spokane | Spokane |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Finch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.8 vs 50.7).
- •Finch Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 37%).
- •Shadle Park High School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •Shadle Park High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.9% vs 61.3%).
- •Finch Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.1).
- •Shadle Park High School is the larger school with 1,445 students compared with 375.
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 Finch Elementary better than Shadle Park High School?
On the Success Index (US), Finch Elementary ranks higher (61.8 vs 50.7 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 Finch Elementary and Shadle Park High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Spokane and Spokane in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Finch Elementary: 375. Shadle Park High School: 1,445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Finch Elementary and Shadle Park High School rank in Washington?
Finch Elementary is 481st of 1,154 and Shadle Park High School is 192nd of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).