Columbia City School vs Lewis & Clark Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia City School
Columbia City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
214 students
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
St Helens · Public elementary · Grades K–5
426 students
| Measure | Columbia City School Columbia City, Oregon | Lewis & Clark Elementary School St Helens, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #502 of 678 | #374 of 678 |
| National rank | #38986 of 50,301 | #33158 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 214 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 214 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.9% | 72.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Columbia City | St Helens |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lewis & Clark Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.2 vs 29.3).
- •Lewis & Clark Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Lewis & Clark Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Lewis & Clark Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.3% vs 72.9%).
- •Lewis & Clark Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.8).
- •Lewis & Clark Elementary School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 214.
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 Columbia City School better than Lewis & Clark Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lewis & Clark Elementary School ranks higher (38.2 vs 29.3 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 Columbia City School and Lewis & Clark Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Columbia City and St Helens in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia City School: 214. Lewis & Clark Elementary School: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia City School and Lewis & Clark Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Columbia City School is 502nd of 678 and Lewis & Clark Elementary School is 374th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).