Columbia Elementary School vs Palmer High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
265 students
Palmer High School
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,265 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Palmer High School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #364 of 993 | #210 of 307 |
| National rank | #22829 of 50,301 | #11411 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 265 | 1,265 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 1,265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 61.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 33% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 38.2).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 33%).
- •Palmer High School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Palmer High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.4% vs 66.8%).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 23.0).
- •Palmer High School is the larger school with 1,265 students compared with 265.
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 Columbia Elementary School better than Palmer High School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Elementary School ranks higher (53.3 vs 38.2 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 Elementary School and Palmer High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary School: 265. Palmer High School: 1,265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary School and Palmer High School rank in Colorado?
Columbia Elementary School is 364th of 993 and Palmer High School is 210th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).