Genesee Hill Elementary vs Lafayette Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Genesee Hill Elementary
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
451 students
Lafayette Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
532 students
| Measure | Genesee Hill Elementary Seattle, Washington | Lafayette Elementary School Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #66 of 1,154 | #202 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #2715 of 50,301 | #7000 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 451 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.1% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 67% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Genesee Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 76.5).
- •Genesee Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 67%).
- •Genesee Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 72%).
- •Genesee Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 16%).
- •Genesee Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 17.7).
- •Lafayette Elementary School is the larger school with 532 students compared with 451.
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 Genesee Hill Elementary better than Lafayette Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Genesee Hill Elementary ranks higher (84.4 vs 76.5 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 Genesee Hill Elementary and Lafayette Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Genesee Hill Elementary: 451. Lafayette Elementary School: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Genesee Hill Elementary and Lafayette Elementary School rank in Washington?
Genesee Hill Elementary is 66th of 1,154 and Lafayette Elementary School is 202nd of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).