Lake Tapps Elementary vs Lakeland Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Tapps Elementary
Lake Tapps · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
460 students
Lakeland Hills Elementary
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students
| Measure | Lake Tapps Elementary Lake Tapps, Washington | Lakeland Hills Elementary Auburn, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #67 of 1,154 | #128 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #2721 of 50,301 | #4781 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 460 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.2% | 35.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 78% |
| city | Lake Tapps | Auburn |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Tapps Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 80.4).
- •Lake Tapps Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 78%).
- •Lakeland Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 77%).
- •Lake Tapps Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.2% vs 35.7%).
- •Lake Tapps Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.0).
- •Lakeland Hills Elementary is the larger school with 512 students compared with 460.
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 Lake Tapps Elementary better than Lakeland Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Tapps Elementary ranks higher (84.4 vs 80.4 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 Lake Tapps Elementary and Lakeland Hills Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Lake Tapps and Auburn in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Tapps Elementary: 460. Lakeland Hills Elementary: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Tapps Elementary and Lakeland Hills Elementary rank in Washington?
Lake Tapps Elementary is 67th of 1,154 and Lakeland Hills Elementary is 128th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).