Millwood Kindergarten Center vs Ness Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Millwood Kindergarten Center
Spokane · Public elementary · Grades K–K
178 students
Ness Elementary
Spokane · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
243 students
| Measure | Millwood Kindergarten Center Spokane, Washington | Ness Elementary Spokane, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #521 of 1,154 | #827 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #17942 of 50,301 | #28334 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–K | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 178 | 243 |
| Enrollment | 178 | 243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.8% | 75.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Spokane | Spokane |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Millwood Kindergarten Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.4 vs 45.4).
- •Millwood Kindergarten Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.8% vs 75.3%).
- •Millwood Kindergarten Center does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.2).
- •Ness Elementary is the larger school with 243 students compared with 178.
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 Millwood Kindergarten Center better than Ness Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Millwood Kindergarten Center ranks higher (60.4 vs 45.4 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 Millwood Kindergarten Center and Ness Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Spokane and Spokane in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Millwood Kindergarten Center: 178. Ness Elementary: 243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Millwood Kindergarten Center and Ness Elementary rank in Washington?
Millwood Kindergarten Center is 521st of 1,154 and Ness Elementary is 827th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).