Impact | Salish Sea Elementary vs Rising Star Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 945 m 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
Rising Star Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
324 students
| Measure | Impact | Salish Sea Elementary Seattle, Washington | Rising Star Elementary School Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #869 of 1,154 | #888 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #30366 of 50,301 | #31028 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 385 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 69.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Impact | Salish Sea Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.4 vs 41.4).
- •Impact | Salish Sea Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.8% vs 69.8%).
- •Rising Star Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 15.4).
- •Impact | Salish Sea Elementary is the larger school with 385 students compared with 324.
- •Impact | Salish Sea Elementary is a charter school while Rising Star Elementary School 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 | Salish Sea Elementary better than Rising Star Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Impact | Salish Sea Elementary ranks higher (42.4 vs 41.4 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 | Salish Sea Elementary and Rising Star Elementary School?
About 945 m in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Impact | Salish Sea Elementary: 385. Rising Star Elementary School: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Impact | Salish Sea Elementary and Rising Star Elementary School rank in Washington?
Impact | Salish Sea Elementary is 869th of 1,154 and Rising Star Elementary School is 888th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).