Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary vs Naches Valley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary
Cowiche · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
249 students
Naches Valley Elementary School
Naches · Public elementary · Grades K–4
482 students
| Measure | Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary Cowiche, Washington | Naches Valley Elementary School Naches, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #963 of 1,154 | #509 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #34634 of 50,301 | #17668 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 249 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 249 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.9% | 54.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| city | Cowiche | Naches |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Naches Valley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 36.0).
- •Naches Valley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Naches Valley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Naches Valley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.4% vs 63.9%).
- •Naches Valley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.8).
- •Naches Valley Elementary School is the larger school with 482 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 Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary better than Naches Valley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Naches Valley Elementary School ranks higher (60.8 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 Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary and Naches Valley Elementary School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Cowiche and Naches in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary: 249. Naches Valley Elementary School: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary and Naches Valley Elementary School rank in Washington?
Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary is 963rd of 1,154 and Naches Valley Elementary School is 509th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).