Pleasant Glade Elementary vs South Bay Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pleasant Glade Elementary
Lacey · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
559 students
South Bay Elementary
Lacey · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
595 students
| Measure | Pleasant Glade Elementary Lacey, Washington | South Bay Elementary Lacey, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #401 of 1,154 | #336 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #14284 of 50,301 | #12234 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 559 | 595 |
| Enrollment | 559 | 595 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.1% | 42.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| city | Lacey | Lacey |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Bay Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 65.8).
- •South Bay Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •South Bay Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •South Bay Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.4% vs 45.1%).
- •Pleasant Glade Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.0).
- •South Bay Elementary is the larger school with 595 students compared with 559.
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 Pleasant Glade Elementary better than South Bay Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), South Bay Elementary ranks higher (68.7 vs 65.8 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 Pleasant Glade Elementary and South Bay Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Lacey and Lacey in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasant Glade Elementary: 559. South Bay Elementary: 595. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasant Glade Elementary and South Bay Elementary rank in Washington?
Pleasant Glade Elementary is 401st of 1,154 and South Bay Elementary is 336th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).