Hewins Early Learning Center vs James Sales Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hewins Early Learning Center
Tacoma · Public other · Grades PK–PK
266 students
James Sales Elementary
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
387 students
| Measure | Hewins Early Learning Center Tacoma, Washington | James Sales Elementary Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #673 of 1,154 |
| National rank | – | #23108 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 266 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 266 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 75.2% |
| Students per teacher | 33.3 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 59% |
| Math proficiency | – | 55% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Sales Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.2% vs 82.3%).
- •James Sales Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 33.3).
- •James Sales Elementary is the larger school with 387 students compared with 266.
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 Hewins Early Learning Center better than James Sales 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 Hewins Early Learning Center and James Sales Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hewins Early Learning Center: 266. James Sales Elementary: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hewins Early Learning Center and James Sales Elementary rank in Washington?
Hewins Early Learning Center is unranked and James Sales Elementary is 673rd of 1,154 among other schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).