Point Defiance Elementary School vs Ridgeview Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 385 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Point Defiance Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
301 students
Ridgeview Elementary
Spokane · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
301 students
| Measure | Point Defiance Elementary School Tacoma, Washington | Ridgeview Elementary Spokane, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #264 of 1,154 | #806 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #9405 of 50,301 | #27787 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 301 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.9% | 72.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 47% |
| city | Tacoma | Spokane |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Point Defiance Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 46.2).
- •Point Defiance Elementary School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 47%).
- •Point Defiance Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 52%).
- •Point Defiance Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.9% vs 72.8%).
- •Ridgeview Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.7).
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 Point Defiance Elementary School better than Ridgeview Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Point Defiance Elementary School ranks higher (72.8 vs 46.2 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 Point Defiance Elementary School and Ridgeview Elementary?
About 385 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Spokane in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Point Defiance Elementary School: 301. Ridgeview Elementary: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Point Defiance Elementary School and Ridgeview Elementary rank in Washington?
Point Defiance Elementary School is 264th of 1,154 and Ridgeview Elementary is 806th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).