Garfield Elementary School vs Grand Mound Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 194 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elementary School
Yakima · Public elementary · Grades K–5
507 students
Grand Mound Elementary
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
507 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary School Yakima, Washington | Grand Mound Elementary Rochester, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1070 of 1,154 | #723 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #39692 of 50,301 | #24812 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 507 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 507 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.9% | 66.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 62% |
| city | Yakima | Rochester |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grand Mound Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 28.2).
- •Grand Mound Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 40%).
- •Grand Mound Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 38%).
- •Grand Mound Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.5% vs 92.9%).
- •Garfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 19.5).
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 Grand Mound Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Grand Mound Elementary ranks higher (50.5 vs 28.2 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 Grand Mound Elementary?
About 194 km in a straight line, between Yakima and Rochester in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary School: 507. Grand Mound Elementary: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary School and Grand Mound Elementary rank in Washington?
Garfield Elementary School is 1070th of 1,154 and Grand Mound Elementary is 723rd of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).