Mann Elementary School vs Whitman Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mann Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
340 students
Whitman Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
365 students
| Measure | Mann Elementary School Tacoma, Washington | Whitman Elementary School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #726 of 1,154 | #911 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #24913 of 50,301 | #32302 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 340 | 365 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.2% | 71.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 37% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mann Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 39.5).
- •Mann Elementary School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 37%).
- •Mann Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •Mann Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.2% vs 71.2%).
- •Whitman Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 17.9).
- •Whitman Elementary School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 340.
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 Mann Elementary School better than Whitman Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mann Elementary School ranks higher (50.4 vs 39.5 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 Mann Elementary School and Whitman Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mann Elementary School: 340. Whitman Elementary School: 365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mann Elementary School and Whitman Elementary School rank in Washington?
Mann Elementary School is 726th of 1,154 and Whitman Elementary School is 911th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).