Laurelhurst Elementary School vs Tillicum Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 63 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurelhurst Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
272 students
Tillicum Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students
| Measure | Laurelhurst Elementary School Seattle, Washington | Tillicum Elementary School Lakewood, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #146 of 1,154 | #1016 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #5369 of 50,301 | #36881 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 272 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.8% | 79.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 32% |
| city | Seattle | Lakewood |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurelhurst Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 32.6).
- •Laurelhurst Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 32%).
- •Laurelhurst Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •Laurelhurst Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 79.8%).
- •Tillicum Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.0).
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 Laurelhurst Elementary School better than Tillicum Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Laurelhurst Elementary School ranks higher (79.3 vs 32.6 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 Laurelhurst Elementary School and Tillicum Elementary School?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Lakewood in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurelhurst Elementary School: 272. Tillicum Elementary School: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurelhurst Elementary School and Tillicum Elementary School rank in Washington?
Laurelhurst Elementary School is 146th of 1,154 and Tillicum Elementary School is 1016th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).