Ridgecrest Elementary vs Sunrise Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridgecrest Elementary
Puyallup · Public elementary · Grades K–6
456 students
Sunrise Elementary
Puyallup · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
724 students
| Measure | Ridgecrest Elementary Puyallup, Washington | Sunrise Elementary Puyallup, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #261 of 1,154 | #578 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #9270 of 50,301 | #19618 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 456 | 724 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 724 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.9% | 53.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 55% |
| city | Puyallup | Puyallup |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgecrest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.0 vs 58.0).
- •Ridgecrest Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 55%).
- •Ridgecrest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 59%).
- •Ridgecrest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.9% vs 53.5%).
- •Ridgecrest Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.8).
- •Sunrise Elementary is the larger school with 724 students compared with 456.
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 Ridgecrest Elementary better than Sunrise Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgecrest Elementary ranks higher (73.0 vs 58.0 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 Ridgecrest Elementary and Sunrise Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Puyallup and Puyallup in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ridgecrest Elementary: 456. Sunrise Elementary: 724. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ridgecrest Elementary and Sunrise Elementary rank in Washington?
Ridgecrest Elementary is 261st of 1,154 and Sunrise Elementary is 578th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).