Saint Helens Elementary vs Spinning Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 129 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Saint Helens Elementary
Longview · Public elementary · Grades K–5
299 students
Spinning Elementary
Puyallup · Public elementary · Grades K–6
299 students
| Measure | Saint Helens Elementary Longview, Washington | Spinning Elementary Puyallup, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1106 of 1,154 | #471 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #42525 of 50,301 | #16611 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 299 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 54.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 62% |
| city | Longview | Puyallup |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spinning Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 23.7).
- •Spinning Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 22%).
- •Spinning Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Spinning Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.8% vs 84.6%).
- •Saint Helens Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.6).
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 Saint Helens Elementary better than Spinning Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Spinning Elementary ranks higher (62.3 vs 23.7 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 Saint Helens Elementary and Spinning Elementary?
About 129 km in a straight line, between Longview and Puyallup in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Saint Helens Elementary: 299. Spinning Elementary: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Saint Helens Elementary and Spinning Elementary rank in Washington?
Saint Helens Elementary is 1106th of 1,154 and Spinning Elementary is 471st of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).