Central Columbia El Sch vs Memorial El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Columbia El Sch
Bloomsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–4
705 students
Memorial El Sch
Bloomsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
405 students
| Measure | Central Columbia El Sch Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania | Memorial El Sch Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #285 of 1,627 | #922 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4350 of 50,301 | #22237 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 705 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 705 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.3% | 66.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 37% |
| city | Bloomsburg | Bloomsburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Columbia El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 54.2).
- •Central Columbia El Sch does better on math proficiency (69% vs 37%).
- •Central Columbia El Sch does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 61%).
- •Central Columbia El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.3% vs 66.9%).
- •Memorial El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.1).
- •Central Columbia El Sch is the larger school with 705 students compared with 405.
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 Central Columbia El Sch better than Memorial El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Central Columbia El Sch ranks higher (81.1 vs 54.2 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 Central Columbia El Sch and Memorial El Sch?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Bloomsburg and Bloomsburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Columbia El Sch: 705. Memorial El Sch: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Columbia El Sch and Memorial El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Central Columbia El Sch is 285th of 1,627 and Memorial El Sch is 922nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).