Pleasant Valley Primary vs Sarah J Anderson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pleasant Valley Primary
Vancouver · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
591 students
Sarah J Anderson Elementary
Vancouver · Public elementary · Grades K–5
625 students
| Measure | Pleasant Valley Primary Vancouver, Washington | Sarah J Anderson Elementary Vancouver, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #453 of 1,154 | #706 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #15943 of 50,301 | #24222 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 591 | 625 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 625 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.7% | 51.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 49% |
| city | Vancouver | Vancouver |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Valley Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 51.4).
- •Pleasant Valley Primary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 49%).
- •Pleasant Valley Primary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 51%).
- •Pleasant Valley Primary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.7% vs 51.8%).
- •Pleasant Valley Primary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.4).
- •Sarah J Anderson Elementary is the larger school with 625 students compared with 591.
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 Valley Primary better than Sarah J Anderson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Valley Primary ranks higher (63.3 vs 51.4 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 Valley Primary and Sarah J Anderson Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Vancouver and Vancouver in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasant Valley Primary: 591. Sarah J Anderson Elementary: 625. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasant Valley Primary and Sarah J Anderson Elementary rank in Washington?
Pleasant Valley Primary is 453rd of 1,154 and Sarah J Anderson Elementary is 706th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).