Kessler Elementary School vs Saint Helens Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kessler Elementary School
Longview · Public elementary · Grades K–5
349 students
Saint Helens Elementary
Longview · Public elementary · Grades K–5
299 students
| Measure | Kessler Elementary School Longview, Washington | Saint Helens Elementary Longview, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1146 of 1,154 | #1106 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #47964 of 50,301 | #42525 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 349 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.8% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| city | Longview | Longview |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saint Helens Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.7 vs 14.3).
- •Saint Helens Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Saint Helens Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Kessler Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.8% vs 84.6%).
- •Saint Helens Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.5).
- •Kessler Elementary School is the larger school with 349 students compared with 299.
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 Kessler Elementary School better than Saint Helens Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Saint Helens Elementary ranks higher (23.7 vs 14.3 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 Kessler Elementary School and Saint Helens Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Longview and Longview in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kessler Elementary School: 349. Saint Helens Elementary: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kessler Elementary School and Saint Helens Elementary rank in Washington?
Kessler Elementary School is 1146th of 1,154 and Saint Helens Elementary is 1106th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).