Henry David Thoreau Elementary vs Moorlands Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry David Thoreau Elementary
Kirkland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
404 students
Moorlands Elementary
Kenmore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
579 students
| Measure | Henry David Thoreau Elementary Kirkland, Washington | Moorlands Elementary Kenmore, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #99 of 1,154 | #139 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #3694 of 50,301 | #5193 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 404 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.1% | 10.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 70% |
| city | Kirkland | Kenmore |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry David Thoreau Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.4 vs 79.6).
- •Henry David Thoreau Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 70%).
- •Henry David Thoreau Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 79%).
- •Moorlands Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.7% vs 16.1%).
- •Henry David Thoreau Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 19.3).
- •Moorlands Elementary is the larger school with 579 students compared with 404.
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 Henry David Thoreau Elementary better than Moorlands Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Henry David Thoreau Elementary ranks higher (82.4 vs 79.6 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 Henry David Thoreau Elementary and Moorlands Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Kirkland and Kenmore in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry David Thoreau Elementary: 404. Moorlands Elementary: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry David Thoreau Elementary and Moorlands Elementary rank in Washington?
Henry David Thoreau Elementary is 99th of 1,154 and Moorlands Elementary is 139th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).