Lewis & Clark Elementary School vs Marcus Whitman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
Richland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
471 students
Marcus Whitman Elementary
Richland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
467 students
| Measure | Lewis & Clark Elementary School Richland, Washington | Marcus Whitman Elementary Richland, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #450 of 1,154 | #656 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #15923 of 50,301 | #22509 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 471 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.5% | 59.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 56% |
| city | Richland | Richland |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lewis & Clark Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 53.8).
- •Lewis & Clark Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •Lewis & Clark Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.5% vs 59.7%).
- •Lewis & Clark Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.7).
- •Lewis & Clark Elementary School is the larger school with 471 students compared with 467.
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 Lewis & Clark Elementary School better than Marcus Whitman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lewis & Clark Elementary School ranks higher (63.3 vs 53.8 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 Lewis & Clark Elementary School and Marcus Whitman Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Richland and Richland in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lewis & Clark Elementary School: 471. Marcus Whitman Elementary: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lewis & Clark Elementary School and Marcus Whitman Elementary rank in Washington?
Lewis & Clark Elementary School is 450th of 1,154 and Marcus Whitman Elementary is 656th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).