Rachel Carson Elementary vs Samantha Smith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 889 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rachel Carson Elementary
Sammamish · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
486 students
Samantha Smith Elementary
Sammamish · Public elementary · Grades K–5
545 students
| Measure | Rachel Carson Elementary Sammamish, Washington | Samantha Smith Elementary Sammamish, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #19 of 1,154 | #24 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #1406 of 50,301 | #1522 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 486 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 91% |
| city | Sammamish | Sammamish |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (87.7 vs 87.4).
- •Samantha Smith Elementary does better on math proficiency (91% vs 88%).
- •Samantha Smith Elementary does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 90%).
- •Rachel Carson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.5% vs 3.3%).
- •Rachel Carson Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 18.2).
- •Samantha Smith Elementary is the larger school with 545 students compared with 486.
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 Rachel Carson Elementary better than Samantha Smith Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Rachel Carson Elementary and Samantha Smith Elementary?
About 889 m in a straight line, between Sammamish and Sammamish in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rachel Carson Elementary: 486. Samantha Smith Elementary: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rachel Carson Elementary and Samantha Smith Elementary rank in Washington?
Rachel Carson Elementary is 19th of 1,154 and Samantha Smith Elementary is 24th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).