Lowell Elementary School vs The Center School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.5 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
The Center School
Seattle · Public high · Grades 9–12
165 students
| Measure | Lowell Elementary School Seattle, Washington | The Center School Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #707 of 1,154 | #18 of 333 |
| National rank | #24273 of 50,301 | #1634 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 392 | 165 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 165 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.9% | 14.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 44.5% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Center School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 51.3).
- •The Center School does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 42%).
- •The Center School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 52%).
- •The Center School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 71.9%).
- •Lowell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 15.0).
- •Lowell Elementary School is the larger school with 392 students compared with 165.
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 The Center School?
On the Success Index (US), The Center School ranks higher (77.6 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 The Center School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lowell Elementary School: 392. The Center School: 165. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lowell Elementary School and The Center School rank in Washington?
Lowell Elementary School is 707th of 1,154 and The Center School is 18th of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).