Harney Elementary School vs Martin Luther King 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.
Harney Elementary School
Vancouver · Public elementary · Grades K–5
538 students
Martin Luther King Elementary
Vancouver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
514 students
| Measure | Harney Elementary School Vancouver, Washington | Martin Luther King Elementary Vancouver, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1051 of 1,154 | #1047 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #38547 of 50,301 | #38344 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 538 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69% | 73.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 34% |
| city | Vancouver | Vancouver |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (30.0 vs 30.3).
- •Martin Luther King Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 31%).
- •Martin Luther King Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 39%).
- •Harney Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69% vs 73.3%).
- •Harney Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 18.4).
- •Harney Elementary School is the larger school with 538 students compared with 514.
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 Harney Elementary School better than Martin Luther King Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Harney Elementary School and Martin Luther King Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Vancouver and Vancouver in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harney Elementary School: 538. Martin Luther King Elementary: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harney Elementary School and Martin Luther King Elementary rank in Washington?
Harney Elementary School is 1051st of 1,154 and Martin Luther King Elementary is 1047th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).