Fort Stevens Elementary vs McKenna Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Stevens Elementary
Yelm · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students
McKenna Elementary
McKenna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students
| Measure | Fort Stevens Elementary Yelm, Washington | McKenna Elementary McKenna, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #559 of 1,154 | #504 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #19113 of 50,301 | #17521 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 462 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.2% | 49.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 61% |
| city | Yelm | McKenna |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKenna Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 58.6).
- •McKenna Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 56%).
- •McKenna Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 58%).
- •McKenna Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.3% vs 58.2%).
- •Fort Stevens Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 18.2).
- •Fort Stevens Elementary is the larger school with 462 students compared with 418.
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 Fort Stevens Elementary better than McKenna Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McKenna Elementary ranks higher (61.0 vs 58.6 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 Fort Stevens Elementary and McKenna Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Yelm and McKenna in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Stevens Elementary: 462. McKenna Elementary: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Stevens Elementary and McKenna Elementary rank in Washington?
Fort Stevens Elementary is 559th of 1,154 and McKenna Elementary is 504th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).