Lowell Elementary School vs McGilvra Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lowell Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students
McGilvra Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
194 students
| Measure | Lowell Elementary School Seattle, Washington | McGilvra Elementary School Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #707 of 1,154 | #15 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #24273 of 50,301 | #1273 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 392 | 194 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 194 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.9% | 10.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 77% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McGilvra Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.1 vs 51.3).
- •McGilvra Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •McGilvra Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 52%).
- •McGilvra Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.3% vs 71.9%).
- •Lowell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.9).
- •Lowell Elementary School is the larger school with 392 students compared with 194.
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 Lowell Elementary School better than McGilvra Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), McGilvra Elementary School ranks higher (88.1 vs 51.3 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 Lowell Elementary School and McGilvra Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lowell Elementary School: 392. McGilvra Elementary School: 194. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lowell Elementary School and McGilvra Elementary School rank in Washington?
Lowell Elementary School is 707th of 1,154 and McGilvra Elementary School is 15th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).