Idlewild Elementary School vs Park Lodge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idlewild Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students
Park Lodge Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students
| Measure | Idlewild Elementary School Lakewood, Washington | Park Lodge Elementary School Lakewood, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #495 of 1,154 | #1023 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #17137 of 50,301 | #37299 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 380 | 363 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.6% | 78.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 27% |
| city | Lakewood | Lakewood |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idlewild Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 31.9).
- •Idlewild Elementary School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 27%).
- •Idlewild Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 37%).
- •Idlewild Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.6% vs 78.5%).
- •Park Lodge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.2).
- •Idlewild Elementary School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 363.
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 Idlewild Elementary School better than Park Lodge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Idlewild Elementary School ranks higher (61.5 vs 31.9 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 Idlewild Elementary School and Park Lodge Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Lakewood in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idlewild Elementary School: 380. Park Lodge Elementary School: 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idlewild Elementary School and Park Lodge Elementary School rank in Washington?
Idlewild Elementary School is 495th of 1,154 and Park Lodge Elementary School is 1023rd of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).