Fords Prairie Elementary vs Voyager Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 68 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fords Prairie Elementary
Centralia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
443 students
Voyager Elementary
Gig Harbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
443 students
| Measure | Fords Prairie Elementary Centralia, Washington | Voyager Elementary Gig Harbor, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #704 of 1,154 | #100 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #24192 of 50,301 | #3718 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 443 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.4% | 12.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 76% |
| city | Centralia | Gig Harbor |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Voyager Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.4 vs 51.4).
- •Voyager Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 57%).
- •Voyager Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Voyager Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 75.4%).
- •Fords Prairie Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.0).
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 Fords Prairie Elementary better than Voyager Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Voyager Elementary ranks higher (82.4 vs 51.4 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 Fords Prairie Elementary and Voyager Elementary?
About 68 km in a straight line, between Centralia and Gig Harbor in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fords Prairie Elementary: 443. Voyager Elementary: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fords Prairie Elementary and Voyager Elementary rank in Washington?
Fords Prairie Elementary is 704th of 1,154 and Voyager Elementary is 100th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).