Karshner Elementary vs Meeker Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Karshner Elementary
Puyallup · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
405 students
Meeker Elementary
Puyallup · Public elementary · Grades K–6
366 students
| Measure | Karshner Elementary Puyallup, Washington | Meeker Elementary Puyallup, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #554 of 1,154 | #478 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #18923 of 50,301 | #16805 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 405 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 54% |
| city | Puyallup | Puyallup |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meeker Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 58.9).
- •Meeker Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 51%).
- •Meeker Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 58%).
- •Meeker Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 53.8%).
- •Karshner Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.9).
- •Karshner Elementary is the larger school with 405 students compared with 366.
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 Karshner Elementary better than Meeker Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Meeker Elementary ranks higher (62.0 vs 58.9 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 Karshner Elementary and Meeker Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Puyallup and Puyallup in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Karshner Elementary: 405. Meeker Elementary: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Karshner Elementary and Meeker Elementary rank in Washington?
Karshner Elementary is 554th of 1,154 and Meeker Elementary is 478th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).