Colton Elementary School vs Nehalem Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 131 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colton Elementary School
Colton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
171 students
Nehalem Elementary School
Nehalem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
171 students
| Measure | Colton Elementary School Colton, Oregon | Nehalem Elementary School Nehalem, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #490 of 678 | #354 of 678 |
| National rank | #38597 of 50,301 | #31881 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 171 | 171 |
| Enrollment | 171 | 171 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.7% | 80.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | Colton | Nehalem |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nehalem Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.1 vs 29.9).
- •Nehalem Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Nehalem Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Colton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.7% vs 80.7%).
- •Nehalem Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 19.0).
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 Colton Elementary School better than Nehalem Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Nehalem Elementary School ranks higher (40.1 vs 29.9 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 Colton Elementary School and Nehalem Elementary School?
About 131 km in a straight line, between Colton and Nehalem in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colton Elementary School: 171. Nehalem Elementary School: 171. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colton Elementary School and Nehalem Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Colton Elementary School is 490th of 678 and Nehalem Elementary School is 354th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).