Impact | Salish Sea Elementary vs Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Impact | Salish Sea Elementary
Seattle · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
385 students
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
Seattle · Charter other · Grades 6–12
121 students
| Measure | Impact | Salish Sea Elementary Seattle, Washington | Rainier Valley Leadership Academy Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #869 of 1,154 | – |
| National rank | #30366 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 385 | 121 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 121 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 56.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rainier Valley Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.2% vs 66.8%).
- •Rainier Valley Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 15.4).
- •Impact | Salish Sea Elementary is the larger school with 385 students compared with 121.
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 | Salish Sea Elementary better than Rainier Valley Leadership Academy?
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 Impact | Salish Sea Elementary and Rainier Valley Leadership Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Impact | Salish Sea Elementary: 385. Rainier Valley Leadership Academy: 121. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Impact | Salish Sea Elementary and Rainier Valley Leadership Academy rank in Washington?
Impact | Salish Sea Elementary is 869th of 1,154 and Rainier Valley Leadership Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).