Firgrove Elementary vs Pope Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Firgrove Elementary
Puyallup · Public elementary · Grades K–6
593 students
Pope Elementary
Puyallup · Public elementary · Grades K–6
710 students
| Measure | Firgrove Elementary Puyallup, Washington | Pope Elementary Puyallup, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #766 of 1,154 | #483 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #26664 of 50,301 | #16937 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 593 | 710 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 710 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.3% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 55% |
| city | Puyallup | Puyallup |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pope Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.8 vs 47.7).
- •Pope Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 41%).
- •Pope Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 53%).
- •Pope Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49% vs 68.3%).
- •Firgrove Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.9).
- •Pope Elementary is the larger school with 710 students compared with 593.
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 Firgrove Elementary better than Pope Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pope Elementary ranks higher (61.8 vs 47.7 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 Firgrove Elementary and Pope Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Puyallup and Puyallup in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Firgrove Elementary: 593. Pope Elementary: 710. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Firgrove Elementary and Pope Elementary rank in Washington?
Firgrove Elementary is 766th of 1,154 and Pope Elementary is 483rd of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).