McDonald Elementary School vs South Pines Elementary
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.
McDonald Elementary School
Spokane Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
282 students
South Pines Elementary
Spokane Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
288 students
| Measure | McDonald Elementary School Spokane Valley, Washington | South Pines Elementary Spokane Valley, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #328 of 1,154 | #491 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #11807 of 50,301 | #17095 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 282 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56% | 60.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| city | Spokane Valley | Spokane Valley |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McDonald Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 61.6).
- •McDonald Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •McDonald Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56% vs 60.4%).
- •McDonald Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.0).
- •South Pines Elementary is the larger school with 288 students compared with 282.
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 McDonald Elementary School better than South Pines Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McDonald Elementary School ranks higher (69.3 vs 61.6 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 McDonald Elementary School and South Pines Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Spokane Valley and Spokane Valley in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McDonald Elementary School: 282. South Pines Elementary: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McDonald Elementary School and South Pines Elementary rank in Washington?
McDonald Elementary School is 328th of 1,154 and South Pines Elementary is 491st of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).