Kalama Elem School vs Phil Snowdon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 440 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kalama Elem School
Kalama · Public elementary · Grades K–5
525 students
Phil Snowdon Elementary
Cheney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
525 students
| Measure | Kalama Elem School Kalama, Washington | Phil Snowdon Elementary Cheney, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #515 of 1,154 | #429 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #17873 of 50,301 | #15197 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 525 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 525 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.7% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 63% |
| city | Kalama | Cheney |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Phil Snowdon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 60.5).
- •Phil Snowdon Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 51%).
- •Phil Snowdon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •Kalama Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 53%).
- •Kalama Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.9).
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 Kalama Elem School better than Phil Snowdon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Phil Snowdon Elementary ranks higher (64.4 vs 60.5 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 Kalama Elem School and Phil Snowdon Elementary?
About 440 km in a straight line, between Kalama and Cheney in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kalama Elem School: 525. Phil Snowdon Elementary: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kalama Elem School and Phil Snowdon Elementary rank in Washington?
Kalama Elem School is 515th of 1,154 and Phil Snowdon Elementary is 429th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).