Madison Elementary vs Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 274 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison Elementary
Spokane · Public elementary · Grades K–5
250 students
Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary
Cowiche · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
249 students
| Measure | Madison Elementary Spokane, Washington | Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary Cowiche, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #842 of 1,154 | #963 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #28743 of 50,301 | #34634 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 250 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 250 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | Spokane | Cowiche |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.8 vs 36.0).
- •Madison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 76.4%).
- •Madison Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.8).
- •Madison Elementary is the larger school with 250 students compared with 249.
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 Madison Elementary better than Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Elementary ranks higher (44.8 vs 36.0 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 Madison Elementary and Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary?
About 274 km in a straight line, between Spokane and Cowiche in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison Elementary: 250. Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison Elementary and Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary rank in Washington?
Madison Elementary is 842nd of 1,154 and Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary is 963rd of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).