Castle Creek Elementary vs Columbia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Creek Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
555 students
Columbia Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students
| Measure | Castle Creek Elementary Orlando, Florida | Columbia Elementary Orlando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1138 of 2,187 | #473 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #18972 of 50,301 | #7320 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 555 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.5% | 40.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 79% |
| city | Orlando | Orlando |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 58.8).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 57%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 52%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.1% vs 55.5%).
- •Castle Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.3).
- •Castle Creek Elementary is the larger school with 555 students compared with 489.
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 Castle Creek Elementary better than Columbia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Elementary ranks higher (76.0 vs 58.8 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 Castle Creek Elementary and Columbia Elementary?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Orlando in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castle Creek Elementary: 555. Columbia Elementary: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castle Creek Elementary and Columbia Elementary rank in Florida?
Castle Creek Elementary is 1138th of 2,187 and Columbia Elementary is 473rd of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).