Helen Stafford Elementary School vs Larchmont Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.2 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
Larchmont Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
303 students
| Measure | Helen Stafford Elementary School Tacoma, Washington | Larchmont Elementary School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #874 of 1,154 | #958 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #30489 of 50,301 | #34048 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 453 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.4% | 71.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 37% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helen Stafford Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 36.9).
- •Helen Stafford Elementary School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 37%).
- •Helen Stafford Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Larchmont Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.6% vs 74.4%).
- •Larchmont Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 19.7).
- •Helen Stafford Elementary School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 303.
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 Larchmont Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Helen Stafford Elementary School ranks higher (42.2 vs 36.9 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 Larchmont Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helen Stafford Elementary School: 453. Larchmont Elementary School: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helen Stafford Elementary School and Larchmont Elementary School rank in Washington?
Helen Stafford Elementary School is 874th of 1,154 and Larchmont Elementary School is 958th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).