Fruit Valley Elementary School vs Stephen Decatur Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 229 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fruit Valley Elementary School
Vancouver · Public elementary · Grades K–5
188 students
Stephen Decatur Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
188 students
| Measure | Fruit Valley Elementary School Vancouver, Washington | Stephen Decatur Elementary School Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1096 of 1,154 | #5 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #42119 of 50,301 | #1019 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 188 | 188 |
| Enrollment | 188 | 188 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.8% | 6.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 97.5% |
| city | Vancouver | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stephen Decatur Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.0 vs 24.3).
- •Stephen Decatur Elementary School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 22%).
- •Stephen Decatur Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 27%).
- •Stephen Decatur Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.9% vs 79.8%).
- •Fruit Valley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 18.8).
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 Fruit Valley Elementary School better than Stephen Decatur Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Stephen Decatur Elementary School ranks higher (89.0 vs 24.3 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 Fruit Valley Elementary School and Stephen Decatur Elementary School?
About 229 km in a straight line, between Vancouver and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fruit Valley Elementary School: 188. Stephen Decatur Elementary School: 188. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fruit Valley Elementary School and Stephen Decatur Elementary School rank in Washington?
Fruit Valley Elementary School is 1096th of 1,154 and Stephen Decatur Elementary School is 5th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).