Foothills Elementary vs Liberty Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothills Elementary
Buckley · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
470 students
Liberty Ridge Elementary
Sumner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
515 students
| Measure | Foothills Elementary Buckley, Washington | Liberty Ridge Elementary Sumner, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #432 of 1,154 | #534 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #15244 of 50,301 | #18340 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 470 | 515 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 57% |
| city | Buckley | Sumner |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 59.8).
- •Foothills Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Foothills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 58%).
- •Liberty Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46% vs 49.8%).
- •Foothills Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.8).
- •Liberty Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 515 students compared with 470.
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 Foothills Elementary better than Liberty Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Foothills Elementary ranks higher (64.3 vs 59.8 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 Foothills Elementary and Liberty Ridge Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Buckley and Sumner in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothills Elementary: 470. Liberty Ridge Elementary: 515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothills Elementary and Liberty Ridge Elementary rank in Washington?
Foothills Elementary is 432nd of 1,154 and Liberty Ridge Elementary is 534th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).