Basin City Elem vs Columbia Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 294 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Basin City Elem
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
330 students
Columbia Heights Elementary
Longview · Public elementary · Grades K–5
331 students
| Measure | Basin City Elem Mesa, Washington | Columbia Heights Elementary Longview, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1041 of 1,154 | #698 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #38125 of 50,301 | #23955 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 330 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 330 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.4% | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 47% |
| city | Mesa | Longview |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 30.6).
- •Columbia Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Columbia Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Columbia Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.7% vs 79.4%).
- •Columbia Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.7).
- •Columbia Heights Elementary is the larger school with 331 students compared with 330.
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 Basin City Elem better than Columbia Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Heights Elementary ranks higher (51.7 vs 30.6 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 Basin City Elem and Columbia Heights Elementary?
About 294 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Longview in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Basin City Elem: 330. Columbia Heights Elementary: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Basin City Elem and Columbia Heights Elementary rank in Washington?
Basin City Elem is 1041st of 1,154 and Columbia Heights Elementary is 698th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).