Burroughs Elementary School vs Westgate Alternative Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burroughs Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
371 students
Westgate Alternative Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
279 students
| Measure | Burroughs Elementary School Columbus, Ohio | Westgate Alternative Elementary School Columbus, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1435 of 1,713 | #1222 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #37084 of 50,301 | #25476 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 371 | 279 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 279 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westgate Alternative Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 32.2).
- •Westgate Alternative Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Westgate Alternative Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Burroughs Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 18.6).
- •Burroughs Elementary School is the larger school with 371 students compared with 279.
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 Burroughs Elementary School better than Westgate Alternative Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Westgate Alternative Elementary School ranks higher (49.6 vs 32.2 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 Burroughs Elementary School and Westgate Alternative Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burroughs Elementary School: 371. Westgate Alternative Elementary School: 279. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burroughs Elementary School and Westgate Alternative Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Burroughs Elementary School is 1435th of 1,713 and Westgate Alternative Elementary School is 1222nd of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).