Kalama Elem School vs Sheridan Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 137 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
Sheridan Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
525 students
| Measure | Kalama Elem School Kalama, Washington | Sheridan Elementary School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #515 of 1,154 | #995 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #17873 of 50,301 | #35933 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% | 69.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 36% |
| city | Kalama | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kalama Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 34.0).
- •Kalama Elem School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 36%).
- •Kalama Elem School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 43%).
- •Kalama Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 69.1%).
- •Kalama Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 18.1).
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 Sheridan Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kalama Elem School ranks higher (60.5 vs 34.0 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 Sheridan Elementary School?
About 137 km in a straight line, between Kalama and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kalama Elem School: 525. Sheridan Elementary School: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kalama Elem School and Sheridan Elementary School rank in Washington?
Kalama Elem School is 515th of 1,154 and Sheridan Elementary School is 995th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).