Fruitland Elementary vs Karshner Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fruitland Elementary
Puyallup · Public elementary · Grades K–6
566 students
Karshner Elementary
Puyallup · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
405 students
| Measure | Fruitland Elementary Puyallup, Washington | Karshner Elementary Puyallup, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #170 of 1,154 | #554 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #5957 of 50,301 | #18923 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 566 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 566 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.7% | 53.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 51% |
| city | Puyallup | Puyallup |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fruitland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 58.9).
- •Fruitland Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 51%).
- •Fruitland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 58%).
- •Fruitland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.7% vs 53.8%).
- •Karshner Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.3).
- •Fruitland Elementary is the larger school with 566 students compared with 405.
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 Fruitland Elementary better than Karshner Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fruitland Elementary ranks higher (78.3 vs 58.9 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 Fruitland Elementary and Karshner Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Puyallup and Puyallup in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fruitland Elementary: 566. Karshner Elementary: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fruitland Elementary and Karshner Elementary rank in Washington?
Fruitland Elementary is 170th of 1,154 and Karshner Elementary is 554th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).