Columbia Elementary School vs Royal Palm Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary School
Palm Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
576 students
Royal Palm Charter School
Palm Bay · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
339 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary School Palm Bay, Florida | Royal Palm Charter School Palm Bay, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1472 of 2,187 | #1347 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #25026 of 50,301 | #22736 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 576 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 54.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 49% |
| city | Palm Bay | Palm Bay |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Royal Palm Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 50.2).
- •Royal Palm Charter School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 46%).
- •Royal Palm Charter School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Royal Palm Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.3% vs 59.7%).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.0).
- •Columbia Elementary School is the larger school with 576 students compared with 339.
- •Columbia Elementary School is a public school while Royal Palm Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Royal Palm Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Royal Palm Charter School ranks higher (53.5 vs 50.2 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 Royal Palm Charter School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Palm Bay and Palm Bay in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary School: 576. Royal Palm Charter School: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary School and Royal Palm Charter School rank in Florida?
Columbia Elementary School is 1472nd of 2,187 and Royal Palm Charter School is 1347th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).