Butler School vs Columbia School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Utah, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butler School
Salt Lake City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
600 students
Columbia School
West Jordan · Public elementary · Grades K–6
599 students
| Measure | Butler School Salt Lake City, Utah | Columbia School West Jordan, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #24 of 580 | #513 of 580 |
| National rank | #7108 of 50,301 | #39851 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 600 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 600 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.2% | 68.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 29% |
| city | Salt Lake City | West Jordan |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Butler School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 27.9).
- •Butler School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 29%).
- •Butler School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 37%).
- •Butler School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 68.1%).
- •Columbia School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 23.1).
- •Butler School is the larger school with 600 students compared with 599.
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 Butler School better than Columbia School?
On the Success Index (US), Butler School ranks higher (76.3 vs 27.9 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 Butler School and Columbia School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Salt Lake City and West Jordan in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butler School: 600. Columbia School: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butler School and Columbia School rank in Utah?
Butler School is 24th of 580 and Columbia School is 513th of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).