Birchwood Elementary School vs Columbia Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchwood Elementary School
Bellingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
335 students
Columbia Elementary School
Bellingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
187 students
| Measure | Birchwood Elementary School Bellingham, Washington | Columbia Elementary School Bellingham, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #970 of 1,154 | #164 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #34861 of 50,301 | #5833 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 335 | 187 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 187 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.5% | 24.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 67% |
| city | Bellingham | Bellingham |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 35.6).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 27%).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 37%).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.6% vs 58.5%).
- •Birchwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.0).
- •Birchwood Elementary School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 187.
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 Birchwood Elementary School better than Columbia Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Elementary School ranks higher (78.5 vs 35.6 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 Birchwood Elementary School and Columbia Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bellingham and Bellingham in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birchwood Elementary School: 335. Columbia Elementary School: 187. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birchwood Elementary School and Columbia Elementary School rank in Washington?
Birchwood Elementary School is 970th of 1,154 and Columbia Elementary School is 164th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).