Shaw Road Elementary vs Spinning Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shaw Road Elementary
Puyallup · Public elementary · Grades K–6
615 students
Spinning Elementary
Puyallup · Public elementary · Grades K–6
299 students
| Measure | Shaw Road Elementary Puyallup, Washington | Spinning Elementary Puyallup, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #258 of 1,154 | #471 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #9207 of 50,301 | #16611 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 615 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.1% | 54.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 62% |
| city | Puyallup | Puyallup |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shaw Road Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 62.3).
- •Shaw Road Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •Shaw Road Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Shaw Road Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 54.8%).
- •Shaw Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.6).
- •Shaw Road Elementary is the larger school with 615 students compared with 299.
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 Shaw Road Elementary better than Spinning Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shaw Road Elementary ranks higher (73.1 vs 62.3 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 Shaw Road Elementary and Spinning Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Puyallup and Puyallup in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shaw Road Elementary: 615. Spinning Elementary: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shaw Road Elementary and Spinning Elementary rank in Washington?
Shaw Road Elementary is 258th of 1,154 and Spinning Elementary is 471st of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).