Graham Elementary vs Nelson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Graham Elementary
Graham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
428 students
Nelson Elementary School
Graham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
497 students
| Measure | Graham Elementary Graham, Washington | Nelson Elementary School Graham, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #425 of 1,154 | #349 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #15103 of 50,301 | #12676 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 428 | 497 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 497 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.1% | 46.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 65% |
| city | Graham | Graham |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nelson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 64.5).
- •Nelson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 59%).
- •Graham Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Nelson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.9% vs 52.1%).
- •Nelson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.3).
- •Nelson Elementary School is the larger school with 497 students compared with 428.
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 Graham Elementary better than Nelson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Nelson Elementary School ranks higher (68.1 vs 64.5 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 Graham Elementary and Nelson Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Graham and Graham in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Graham Elementary: 428. Nelson Elementary School: 497. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Graham Elementary and Nelson Elementary School rank in Washington?
Graham Elementary is 425th of 1,154 and Nelson Elementary School is 349th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).