Nob Hill Elementary School vs Whitney Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nob Hill Elementary School
Yakima · Public elementary · Grades K–5
339 students
Whitney Elementary
Yakima · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students
| Measure | Nob Hill Elementary School Yakima, Washington | Whitney Elementary Yakima, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #734 of 1,154 | #670 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #25321 of 50,301 | #23076 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 339 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.6% | 81.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 54% |
| city | Yakima | Yakima |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitney Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 49.8).
- •Whitney Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 50%).
- •Whitney Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 50%).
- •Nob Hill Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.6% vs 81.1%).
- •Nob Hill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.0).
- •Whitney Elementary is the larger school with 433 students compared with 339.
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 Nob Hill Elementary School better than Whitney Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Whitney Elementary ranks higher (53.0 vs 49.8 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 Nob Hill Elementary School and Whitney Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Yakima and Yakima in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nob Hill Elementary School: 339. Whitney Elementary: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nob Hill Elementary School and Whitney Elementary rank in Washington?
Nob Hill Elementary School is 734th of 1,154 and Whitney Elementary is 670th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).