McDonald Elementary School vs Sunrise Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.8 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
Sunrise Elementary
Spokane Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
644 students
| Measure | McDonald Elementary School Spokane Valley, Washington | Sunrise Elementary Spokane Valley, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #328 of 1,154 | #160 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #11807 of 50,301 | #5696 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 282 | 644 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 644 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56% | 25.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 74% |
| city | Spokane Valley | Spokane Valley |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunrise Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 69.3).
- •Sunrise Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 62%).
- •Sunrise Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •Sunrise Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.8% vs 56%).
- •McDonald Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.9).
- •Sunrise Elementary is the larger school with 644 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 Sunrise Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunrise Elementary ranks higher (78.8 vs 69.3 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 McDonald Elementary School and Sunrise Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Spokane Valley and Spokane Valley in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McDonald Elementary School: 282. Sunrise Elementary: 644. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McDonald Elementary School and Sunrise Elementary rank in Washington?
McDonald Elementary School is 328th of 1,154 and Sunrise Elementary is 160th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).