Friday Harbor Elementary School vs Shaw Island Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Friday Harbor Elementary School
Friday Harbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
329 students
Shaw Island Elementary School
Shaw Island · Public elementary · Grades K–8
8 students
| Measure | Friday Harbor Elementary School Friday Harbor, Washington | Shaw Island Elementary School Shaw Island, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #255 of 1,154 | – |
| National rank | #8976 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 329 | 8 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 8 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 75% |
| city | Friday Harbor | Shaw Island |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shaw Island Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.1 vs 73.4).
- •Shaw Island Elementary School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •Shaw Island Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •Friday Harbor Elementary School is the larger school with 329 students compared with 8.
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 Friday Harbor Elementary School better than Shaw Island Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Shaw Island Elementary School ranks higher (89.1 vs 73.4 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 Friday Harbor Elementary School and Shaw Island Elementary School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Friday Harbor and Shaw Island in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Friday Harbor Elementary School: 329. Shaw Island Elementary School: 8. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Friday Harbor Elementary School and Shaw Island Elementary School rank in Washington?
Friday Harbor Elementary School is 255th of 1,154 and Shaw Island Elementary School is unranked among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).