Park Orchard Elementary School vs Peninsula Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Orchard Elementary School
Moses Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
454 students
Peninsula Elementary
Moses Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
383 students
| Measure | Park Orchard Elementary School Moses Lake, Washington | Peninsula Elementary Moses Lake, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #882 of 1,154 | #817 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #30773 of 50,301 | #28114 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 454 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.3% | 57.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 44% |
| city | Moses Lake | Moses Lake |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peninsula Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 41.8).
- •Park Orchard Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Peninsula Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 46%).
- •Peninsula Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.4% vs 64.3%).
- •Peninsula Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 18.9).
- •Park Orchard Elementary School is the larger school with 454 students compared with 383.
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 Park Orchard Elementary School better than Peninsula Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Peninsula Elementary ranks higher (45.7 vs 41.8 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 Park Orchard Elementary School and Peninsula Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Moses Lake and Moses Lake in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Park Orchard Elementary School: 454. Peninsula Elementary: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Park Orchard Elementary School and Peninsula Elementary rank in Washington?
Park Orchard Elementary School is 882nd of 1,154 and Peninsula Elementary is 817th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).