Columbian Elem. vs Pleasant Valley Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbian Elem.
Carthage · Public elementary · Grades K–3
398 students
Pleasant Valley Elem.
Carthage · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
162 students
| Measure | Columbian Elem. Carthage, Missouri | Pleasant Valley Elem. Carthage, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #777 of 1,159 | #260 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #30346 of 50,301 | #11954 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 398 | 162 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 162 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.7% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 74.5% |
| city | Carthage | Carthage |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Valley Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 42.4).
- •Pleasant Valley Elem. does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 42%).
- •Pleasant Valley Elem. does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 42%).
- •Pleasant Valley Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66% vs 81.7%).
- •Columbian Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 18.0).
- •Columbian Elem. is the larger school with 398 students compared with 162.
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 Columbian Elem. better than Pleasant Valley Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Valley Elem. ranks higher (69.1 vs 42.4 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 Columbian Elem. and Pleasant Valley Elem.?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Carthage and Carthage in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbian Elem.: 398. Pleasant Valley Elem.: 162. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbian Elem. and Pleasant Valley Elem. rank in Missouri?
Columbian Elem. is 777th of 1,159 and Pleasant Valley Elem. is 260th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).