Gatewood Elementary School vs West Seattle Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gatewood Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
West Seattle Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
| Measure | Gatewood Elementary School Seattle, Washington | West Seattle Elementary School Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #150 of 1,154 | #553 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #5475 of 50,301 | #18890 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 400 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.5% | 80.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 58% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gatewood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 59.0).
- •Gatewood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 58%).
- •Gatewood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 55%).
- •Gatewood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.5% vs 80.6%).
- •West Seattle Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 17.4).
- •Gatewood Elementary School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 376.
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 Gatewood Elementary School better than West Seattle Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gatewood Elementary School ranks higher (79.1 vs 59.0 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 Gatewood Elementary School and West Seattle Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gatewood Elementary School: 400. West Seattle Elementary School: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gatewood Elementary School and West Seattle Elementary School rank in Washington?
Gatewood Elementary School is 150th of 1,154 and West Seattle Elementary School is 553rd of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).