Otto Petersen Elementary School vs South Columbia Family School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Otto Petersen Elementary School
Scappoose · Public middle · Grades 4–6
416 students
South Columbia Family School
Warren · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
66 students
| Measure | Otto Petersen Elementary School Scappoose, Oregon | South Columbia Family School Warren, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #67 of 208 | #398 of 678 |
| National rank | #8124 of 15,369 | #34482 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 416 | 66 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 66 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.7% | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 34.5% |
| city | Scappoose | Warren |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Otto Petersen Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.8 vs 36.3).
- •South Columbia Family School does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 32%).
- •Otto Petersen Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 44.5%).
- •Otto Petersen Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 22.0).
- •Otto Petersen Elementary School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 66.
- •Otto Petersen Elementary School is a public school while South Columbia Family School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Otto Petersen Elementary School better than South Columbia Family School?
On the Success Index (US), Otto Petersen Elementary School ranks higher (47.8 vs 36.3 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 Otto Petersen Elementary School and South Columbia Family School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Scappoose and Warren in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Otto Petersen Elementary School: 416. South Columbia Family School: 66. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Otto Petersen Elementary School and South Columbia Family School rank in Oregon?
Otto Petersen Elementary School is 67th of 208 and South Columbia Family School is 398th of 678 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).