Foothills Elementary vs White River Early Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 4.2 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
White River Early Learning Center
Buckley · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
360 students
| Measure | Foothills Elementary Buckley, Washington | White River Early Learning Center Buckley, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #432 of 1,154 | #624 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #15244 of 50,301 | #21295 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 470 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | – |
| Math proficiency | 61% | – |
| city | Buckley | Buckley |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 55.6).
- •White River Early Learning Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 49.8%).
- •Foothills Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.9).
- •Foothills Elementary is the larger school with 470 students compared with 360.
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 White River Early Learning Center?
On the Success Index (US), Foothills Elementary ranks higher (64.3 vs 55.6 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 White River Early Learning Center?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Buckley and Buckley in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothills Elementary: 470. White River Early Learning Center: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothills Elementary and White River Early Learning Center rank in Washington?
Foothills Elementary is 432nd of 1,154 and White River Early Learning Center is 624th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).