Garfield Elementary School vs Whittier Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elementary School
Everett · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
393 students
Whittier Elementary
Everett · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
422 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary School Everett, Washington | Whittier Elementary Everett, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #476 of 1,154 | #275 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #16784 of 50,301 | #10042 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 393 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.5% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 69% |
| city | Everett | Everett |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whittier Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 62.0).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 62%).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 71.5%).
- •Garfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.9).
- •Whittier Elementary is the larger school with 422 students compared with 393.
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 Garfield Elementary School better than Whittier Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Whittier Elementary ranks higher (71.9 vs 62.0 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 Garfield Elementary School and Whittier Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Everett and Everett in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary School: 393. Whittier Elementary: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary School and Whittier Elementary rank in Washington?
Garfield Elementary School is 476th of 1,154 and Whittier Elementary is 275th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).