Columbus Elementary School vs Pelham Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus Elementary School
New Rochelle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
728 students
Pelham Middle School
Pelham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
705 students
| Measure | Columbus Elementary School New Rochelle, New York | Pelham Middle School Pelham, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1832 of 2,536 | #44 of 785 |
| National rank | #33958 of 50,301 | #378 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 728 | 705 |
| Enrollment | 728 | 705 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 12.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 72% |
| city | New Rochelle | Pelham |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pelham Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.8 vs 37.0).
- •Pelham Middle School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 41%).
- •Pelham Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 35%).
- •Pelham Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.1% vs 86.3%).
- •Columbus Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 11.9).
- •Columbus Elementary School is the larger school with 728 students compared with 705.
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 Elementary School better than Pelham Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Pelham Middle School ranks higher (88.8 vs 37.0 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 Elementary School and Pelham Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between New Rochelle and Pelham in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Elementary School: 728. Pelham Middle School: 705. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Elementary School and Pelham Middle School rank in New York?
Columbus Elementary School is 1832nd of 2,536 and Pelham Middle School is 44th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).