La Center Elementary vs Penny Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 227 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Center Elementary
La Center · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
789 students
Penny Creek Elementary
Everett · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
791 students
| Measure | La Center Elementary La Center, Washington | Penny Creek Elementary Everett, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #436 of 1,154 | #174 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #15456 of 50,301 | #6155 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 789 | 791 |
| Enrollment | 789 | 791 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.8% | 35.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 75% |
| city | La Center | Everett |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penny Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 64.0).
- •Penny Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 53%).
- •Penny Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 62%).
- •La Center Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.8% vs 35.3%).
- •La Center Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.2).
- •Penny Creek Elementary is the larger school with 791 students compared with 789.
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 La Center Elementary better than Penny Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Penny Creek Elementary ranks higher (78.0 vs 64.0 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 La Center Elementary and Penny Creek Elementary?
About 227 km in a straight line, between La Center and Everett in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Center Elementary: 789. Penny Creek Elementary: 791. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Center Elementary and Penny Creek Elementary rank in Washington?
La Center Elementary is 436th of 1,154 and Penny Creek Elementary is 174th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).