Helen Stafford Elementary School vs Island View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 148 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helen Stafford Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
Island View Elementary
Anacortes · Public elementary · Grades K–5
453 students
| Measure | Helen Stafford Elementary School Tacoma, Washington | Island View Elementary Anacortes, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #874 of 1,154 | #195 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #30489 of 50,301 | #6879 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 453 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.4% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 71% |
| city | Tacoma | Anacortes |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Island View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 42.2).
- •Island View Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 56%).
- •Island View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 44%).
- •Island View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 74.4%).
- •Island View Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 19.7).
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 Helen Stafford Elementary School better than Island View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Island View Elementary ranks higher (76.7 vs 42.2 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 Helen Stafford Elementary School and Island View Elementary?
About 148 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Anacortes in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helen Stafford Elementary School: 453. Island View Elementary: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helen Stafford Elementary School and Island View Elementary rank in Washington?
Helen Stafford Elementary School is 874th of 1,154 and Island View Elementary is 195th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).