Parkside Elementary vs Sunnycrest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkside Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students
Sunnycrest Elementary School
Kent · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students
| Measure | Parkside Elementary Des Moines, Washington | Sunnycrest Elementary School Kent, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #878 of 1,154 | #1078 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #30716 of 50,301 | #40114 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 535 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.2% | 81.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 31% |
| city | Des Moines | Kent |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.9 vs 27.5).
- •Parkside Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •Parkside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 35%).
- •Parkside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.2% vs 81.1%).
- •Sunnycrest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 19.1).
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 Parkside Elementary better than Sunnycrest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Parkside Elementary ranks higher (41.9 vs 27.5 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 Parkside Elementary and Sunnycrest Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Kent in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkside Elementary: 535. Sunnycrest Elementary School: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkside Elementary and Sunnycrest Elementary School rank in Washington?
Parkside Elementary is 878th of 1,154 and Sunnycrest Elementary School is 1078th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).