Mill Pond Elementary School vs Rainier Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mill Pond Elementary School
Yelm · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
374 students
Rainier Elementary School
Rainier · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
493 students
| Measure | Mill Pond Elementary School Yelm, Washington | Rainier Elementary School Rainier, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #486 of 1,154 | #687 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #17008 of 50,301 | #23630 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 374 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.2% | 45.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| city | Yelm | Rainier |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mill Pond Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.7 vs 52.2).
- •Mill Pond Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Mill Pond Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •Rainier Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.6% vs 49.2%).
- •Rainier Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.8).
- •Rainier Elementary School is the larger school with 493 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 Mill Pond Elementary School better than Rainier Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mill Pond Elementary School ranks higher (61.7 vs 52.2 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 Mill Pond Elementary School and Rainier Elementary School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Yelm and Rainier in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mill Pond Elementary School: 374. Rainier Elementary School: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mill Pond Elementary School and Rainier Elementary School rank in Washington?
Mill Pond Elementary School is 486th of 1,154 and Rainier Elementary School is 687th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).