Columbia Elementary vs East Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students
East Lake Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
432 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary Orlando, Florida | East Lake Elementary Orlando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #473 of 2,187 | #673 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #7320 of 50,301 | #10715 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 489 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.1% | 49.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 71% |
| city | Orlando | Orlando |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 70.8).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 71%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 64%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.1% vs 49.3%).
- •East Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.3).
- •Columbia Elementary is the larger school with 489 students compared with 432.
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 better than East Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Elementary ranks higher (76.0 vs 70.8 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 Columbia Elementary and East Lake Elementary?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Orlando in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary: 489. East Lake Elementary: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary and East Lake Elementary rank in Florida?
Columbia Elementary is 473rd of 2,187 and East Lake Elementary is 673rd of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).