Columbus Elem School vs Woodland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus Elem School
Edwardsville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
373 students
Woodland Elementary School
Edwardsville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
417 students
| Measure | Columbus Elem School Edwardsville, Illinois | Woodland Elementary School Edwardsville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #213 of 2,303 | #322 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #8841 of 50,301 | #12398 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 373 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.7% | 27.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 56% |
| city | Edwardsville | Edwardsville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.6 vs 68.5).
- •Columbus Elem School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •Columbus Elem School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 58%).
- •Columbus Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.7% vs 27.3%).
- •Woodland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.0).
- •Woodland Elementary School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 373.
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 Columbus Elem School better than Woodland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbus Elem School ranks higher (73.6 vs 68.5 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 Columbus Elem School and Woodland Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Edwardsville and Edwardsville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Elem School: 373. Woodland Elementary School: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Elem School and Woodland Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Columbus Elem School is 213th of 2,303 and Woodland Elementary School is 322nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).