Lidgerwood Elementary vs 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.
Lidgerwood Elementary
Spokane · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students
Whitman Elementary
Spokane · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
362 students
| Measure | Lidgerwood Elementary Spokane, Washington | Whitman Elementary Spokane, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1048 of 1,154 | #968 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #38485 of 50,301 | #34722 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 278 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.5% | 86.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 35% |
| city | Spokane | Spokane |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.9 vs 30.1).
- •Whitman Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •Whitman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 36%).
- •Whitman Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.2% vs 88.5%).
- •Lidgerwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.5).
- •Whitman Elementary is the larger school with 362 students compared with 278.
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 Lidgerwood Elementary better than Whitman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Whitman Elementary ranks higher (35.9 vs 30.1 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 Lidgerwood Elementary and Whitman Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Spokane and Spokane in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lidgerwood Elementary: 278. Whitman Elementary: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lidgerwood Elementary and Whitman Elementary rank in Washington?
Lidgerwood Elementary is 1048th of 1,154 and Whitman Elementary is 968th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).