Columbia City Elementary School vs Westside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 8.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia City Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
585 students
Westside Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
695 students
| Measure | Columbia City Elementary School Lake City, Florida | Westside Elementary School Lake City, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #814 of 2,187 | #549 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #13275 of 50,301 | #8487 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 585 | 695 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 695 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53% | 43.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 77% |
| city | Lake City | Lake City |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 67.2).
- •Westside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 70%).
- •Westside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 64%).
- •Westside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 53%).
- •Columbia City Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.4).
- •Westside Elementary School is the larger school with 695 students compared with 585.
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 City Elementary School better than Westside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Westside Elementary School ranks higher (74.2 vs 67.2 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 City Elementary School and Westside Elementary School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Lake City and Lake City in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia City Elementary School: 585. Westside Elementary School: 695. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia City Elementary School and Westside Elementary School rank in Florida?
Columbia City Elementary School is 814th of 2,187 and Westside Elementary School is 549th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).