John Hay Elementary School vs Lowell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Hay Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
257 students
Lowell Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students
| Measure | John Hay Elementary School Seattle, Washington | Lowell Elementary School Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #13 of 1,154 | #707 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #1242 of 50,301 | #24273 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 257 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 257 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30% | 71.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 42% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Hay Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.2 vs 51.3).
- •John Hay Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 42%).
- •John Hay Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 52%).
- •John Hay Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30% vs 71.9%).
- •Lowell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.2).
- •Lowell Elementary School is the larger school with 392 students compared with 257.
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 John Hay Elementary School better than Lowell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), John Hay Elementary School ranks higher (88.2 vs 51.3 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 John Hay Elementary School and Lowell Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Hay Elementary School: 257. Lowell Elementary School: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Hay Elementary School and Lowell Elementary School rank in Washington?
John Hay Elementary School is 13th of 1,154 and Lowell Elementary School is 707th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).