Panther Lake Elementary School vs Soos Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Panther Lake Elementary School
Kent · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
396 students
Soos Creek Elementary School
Kent · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
290 students
| Measure | Panther Lake Elementary School Kent, Washington | Soos Creek Elementary School Kent, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #787 of 1,154 | #659 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #27105 of 50,301 | #22533 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 396 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.1% | 43.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | Kent | Kent |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Soos Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.8 vs 47.1).
- •Soos Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Soos Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.4% vs 62.1%).
- •Soos Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 14.7).
- •Panther Lake Elementary School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 290.
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 Panther Lake Elementary School better than Soos Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Soos Creek Elementary School ranks higher (53.8 vs 47.1 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 Panther Lake Elementary School and Soos Creek Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Kent and Kent in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Panther Lake Elementary School: 396. Soos Creek Elementary School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Panther Lake Elementary School and Soos Creek Elementary School rank in Washington?
Panther Lake Elementary School is 787th of 1,154 and Soos Creek Elementary School is 659th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).