McKenna Elementary vs Mill Pond Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKenna Elementary
McKenna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students
Mill Pond Elementary School
Yelm · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
374 students
| Measure | McKenna Elementary McKenna, Washington | Mill Pond Elementary School Yelm, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #504 of 1,154 | #486 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #17521 of 50,301 | #17008 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 418 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.3% | 49.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 62% |
| city | McKenna | Yelm |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (61.0 vs 61.7).
- •Mill Pond Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •McKenna Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 60%).
- •Mill Pond Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.2% vs 49.3%).
- •Mill Pond Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.2).
- •McKenna Elementary is the larger school with 418 students compared with 374.
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 McKenna Elementary better than Mill Pond Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are McKenna Elementary and Mill Pond Elementary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between McKenna and Yelm in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKenna Elementary: 418. Mill Pond Elementary School: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKenna Elementary and Mill Pond Elementary School rank in Washington?
McKenna Elementary is 504th of 1,154 and Mill Pond Elementary School is 486th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).