Larson Heights Elementary vs Park Orchard Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Larson Heights Elementary
Moses Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
292 students
Park Orchard Elementary School
Moses Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
454 students
| Measure | Larson Heights Elementary Moses Lake, Washington | Park Orchard Elementary School Moses Lake, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1130 of 1,154 | #882 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #45105 of 50,301 | #30773 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 292 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.1% | 64.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| city | Moses Lake | Moses Lake |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Orchard Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.8 vs 19.6).
- •Park Orchard Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Park Orchard Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 27%).
- •Park Orchard Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.3% vs 80.1%).
- •Larson Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.9).
- •Park Orchard Elementary School is the larger school with 454 students compared with 292.
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 Larson Heights Elementary better than Park Orchard Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Park Orchard Elementary School ranks higher (41.8 vs 19.6 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 Larson Heights Elementary and Park Orchard Elementary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Moses Lake and Moses Lake in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Larson Heights Elementary: 292. Park Orchard Elementary School: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Larson Heights Elementary and Park Orchard Elementary School rank in Washington?
Larson Heights Elementary is 1130th of 1,154 and Park Orchard Elementary School is 882nd of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).