Columbia Elementary vs Eastern Montgomery Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 323 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary
Annandale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
377 students
Eastern Montgomery Elementary
Elliston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary Annandale, Virginia | Eastern Montgomery Elementary Elliston, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #168 of 1,142 | #734 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1571 of 50,301 | #12724 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 377 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 88% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 80% |
| city | Annandale | Elliston |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 68.0).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 80%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 68%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 88%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.0).
- •Columbia Elementary is the larger school with 377 students compared with 376.
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 Elementary better than Eastern Montgomery Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Elementary ranks higher (87.2 vs 68.0 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 Elementary and Eastern Montgomery Elementary?
About 323 km in a straight line, between Annandale and Elliston in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary: 377. Eastern Montgomery Elementary: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary and Eastern Montgomery Elementary rank in Virginia?
Columbia Elementary is 168th of 1,142 and Eastern Montgomery Elementary is 734th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).