Olympic Hills Elementary School vs Rachel Carson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 25 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Olympic Hills Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
486 students
Rachel Carson Elementary
Sammamish · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
486 students
| Measure | Olympic Hills Elementary School Seattle, Washington | Rachel Carson Elementary Sammamish, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #266 of 1,154 | #19 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #9528 of 50,301 | #1406 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 486 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.3% | 2.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 88% |
| city | Seattle | Sammamish |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rachel Carson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.7 vs 72.6).
- •Rachel Carson Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 72%).
- •Rachel Carson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 62%).
- •Rachel Carson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.5% vs 52.3%).
- •Olympic Hills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.4).
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 Olympic Hills Elementary School better than Rachel Carson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rachel Carson Elementary ranks higher (87.7 vs 72.6 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 Olympic Hills Elementary School and Rachel Carson Elementary?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Sammamish in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Olympic Hills Elementary School: 486. Rachel Carson Elementary: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Olympic Hills Elementary School and Rachel Carson Elementary rank in Washington?
Olympic Hills Elementary School is 266th of 1,154 and Rachel Carson Elementary is 19th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).