Gause Elementary vs Hathaway Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gause Elementary
Washougal · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
224 students
Hathaway Elementary
Washougal · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students
| Measure | Gause Elementary Washougal, Washington | Hathaway Elementary Washougal, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #563 of 1,154 | #823 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #19179 of 50,301 | #28245 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 224 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 60.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| city | Washougal | Washougal |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gause Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 45.5).
- •Gause Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Gause Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Gause Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 60.7%).
- •Gause Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.0).
- •Hathaway Elementary is the larger school with 272 students compared with 224.
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 Gause Elementary better than Hathaway Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gause Elementary ranks higher (58.5 vs 45.5 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 Gause Elementary and Hathaway Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Washougal and Washougal in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gause Elementary: 224. Hathaway Elementary: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gause Elementary and Hathaway Elementary rank in Washington?
Gause Elementary is 563rd of 1,154 and Hathaway Elementary is 823rd of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).