Stephen Decatur Elementary School vs View Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 732 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Stephen Decatur Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
188 students
View Ridge Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
290 students
| Measure | Stephen Decatur Elementary School Seattle, Washington | View Ridge Elementary School Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #5 of 1,154 | #68 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #1019 of 50,301 | #2735 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 188 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 188 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.9% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 82% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stephen Decatur Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.0 vs 84.4).
- •Stephen Decatur Elementary School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 82%).
- •Stephen Decatur Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 87%).
- •Stephen Decatur Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.9% vs 11%).
- •Stephen Decatur Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 19.3).
- •View Ridge Elementary School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 188.
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 Stephen Decatur Elementary School better than View Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Stephen Decatur Elementary School ranks higher (89.0 vs 84.4 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 Stephen Decatur Elementary School and View Ridge Elementary School?
About 732 m in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Stephen Decatur Elementary School: 188. View Ridge Elementary School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Stephen Decatur Elementary School and View Ridge Elementary School rank in Washington?
Stephen Decatur Elementary School is 5th of 1,154 and View Ridge Elementary School is 68th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).