Hedden Elementary School vs Rainier View Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hedden Elementary School
Edgewood · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
469 students
Rainier View Elementary School
Federal Way · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
| Measure | Hedden Elementary School Edgewood, Washington | Rainier View Elementary School Federal Way, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #577 of 1,154 | #1049 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #19590 of 50,301 | #38505 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 469 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52% | 78.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 34% |
| city | Edgewood | Federal Way |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hedden Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.0 vs 30.1).
- •Hedden Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 34%).
- •Hedden Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 41%).
- •Hedden Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52% vs 78.4%).
- •Rainier View Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.4).
- •Rainier View Elementary School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 469.
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 Hedden Elementary School better than Rainier View Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hedden Elementary School ranks higher (58.0 vs 30.1 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 Hedden Elementary School and Rainier View Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Edgewood and Federal Way in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hedden Elementary School: 469. Rainier View Elementary School: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hedden Elementary School and Rainier View Elementary School rank in Washington?
Hedden Elementary School is 577th of 1,154 and Rainier View Elementary School is 1049th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).