Columbus Elem School vs Ponderosa School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 59 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus Elem School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students
Ponderosa School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
277 students
| Measure | Columbus Elem School Columbus, Montana | Ponderosa School Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #53 of 267 | #225 of 267 |
| National rank | #13066 of 50,301 | #38772 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 278 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.2% | 73.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| city | Columbus | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 29.7).
- •Columbus Elem School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Columbus Elem School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •Columbus Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 73.6%).
- •Ponderosa School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.4).
- •Columbus Elem School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 277.
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 Ponderosa School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbus Elem School ranks higher (67.5 vs 29.7 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 Ponderosa School?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Elem School: 278. Ponderosa School: 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Elem School and Ponderosa School rank in Montana?
Columbus Elem School is 53rd of 267 and Ponderosa School is 225th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).