Impact Public Schools vs Thorndyke Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 913 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Impact Public Schools
Tukwila · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
505 students
Thorndyke Elementary
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
386 students
| Measure | Impact Public Schools Tukwila, Washington | Thorndyke Elementary Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #919 of 1,154 | #1099 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #32680 of 50,301 | #42202 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 505 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.7% | 86.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 27% |
| city | Tukwila | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Impact Public Schools scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 24.2).
- •Impact Public Schools does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.7% vs 86.5%).
- •Thorndyke Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.8).
- •Impact Public Schools is the larger school with 505 students compared with 386.
- •Impact Public Schools is a charter school while Thorndyke Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Impact Public Schools better than Thorndyke Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Impact Public Schools ranks higher (38.9 vs 24.2 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 Impact Public Schools and Thorndyke Elementary?
About 913 m in a straight line, between Tukwila and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Impact Public Schools: 505. Thorndyke Elementary: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Impact Public Schools and Thorndyke Elementary rank in Washington?
Impact Public Schools is 919th of 1,154 and Thorndyke Elementary is 1099th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).