Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School vs Sunrise Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School
Orting · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
723 students
Sunrise Elementary
Puyallup · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
724 students
| Measure | Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School Orting, Washington | Sunrise Elementary Puyallup, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #618 of 1,154 | #578 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #21192 of 50,301 | #19618 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 723 | 724 |
| Enrollment | 723 | 724 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.9% | 53.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 55% |
| city | Orting | Puyallup |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunrise Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.0 vs 55.7).
- •Sunrise Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 45%).
- •Sunrise Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 54%).
- •Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 53.5%).
- •Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.8).
- •Sunrise Elementary is the larger school with 724 students compared with 723.
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 Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School better than Sunrise Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunrise Elementary ranks higher (58.0 vs 55.7 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 Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School and Sunrise Elementary?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Orting and Puyallup in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School: 723. Sunrise Elementary: 724. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School and Sunrise Elementary rank in Washington?
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School is 618th of 1,154 and Sunrise Elementary is 578th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).