Columbia Park Elementary vs Desert Sands Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 216 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Park Elementary
Revelstoke · Public elementary
722 students
Desert Sands Community School
Ashcroft · Public elementary and secondary
722 students
| Measure | Columbia Park Elementary Revelstoke, British Columbia | Desert Sands Community School Ashcroft, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 58 Top 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #540 of 1,275 | #1216 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #540 of 1,275 | #1216 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 722 | 722 |
| Enrolment | 722 | 722 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | – | – |
| Parents without a credential | – | – |
| First language not English | – | – |
| Special education | – | – |
| Identified as gifted | – | – |
| FSA literacy score | 483 | 394 |
| FSA numeracy score | 457 | 387 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 512 | 421 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 481 | 382 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 454 | 367 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 432 | 393 |
| city or town | Revelstoke | Ashcroft |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (57.5 vs 6.1).
The Success Index (Canada) 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 Columbia Park Elementary better than Desert Sands Community School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Columbia Park Elementary ranks higher (57.5 vs 6.1 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 Columbia Park Elementary and Desert Sands Community School?
About 216 km in a straight line, between Revelstoke and Ashcroft in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Columbia Park Elementary: 722. Desert Sands Community School: 722. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Columbia Park Elementary and Desert Sands Community School rank in British Columbia?
Columbia Park Elementary is 540th of 1,275 and Desert Sands Community School is 1216th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).