Beech Tree Elementary vs Columbia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beech Tree Elementary
Falls Church · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students
Columbia Elementary
Annandale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
377 students
| Measure | Beech Tree Elementary Falls Church, Virginia | Columbia Elementary Annandale, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #553 of 1,142 | #168 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #9837 of 50,301 | #1571 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 366 | 377 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71% | 41.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 88% |
| city | Falls Church | Annandale |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 72.1).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 87%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 62%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 71%).
- •Beech Tree Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.6).
- •Columbia Elementary is the larger school with 377 students compared with 366.
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 Beech Tree Elementary better than Columbia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Elementary ranks higher (87.2 vs 72.1 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 Beech Tree Elementary and Columbia Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Falls Church and Annandale in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beech Tree Elementary: 366. Columbia Elementary: 377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beech Tree Elementary and Columbia Elementary rank in Virginia?
Beech Tree Elementary is 553rd of 1,142 and Columbia Elementary is 168th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).