Columbia Elementary vs Fairmount Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary
Mukilteo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
596 students
Fairmount Elementary
Everett · Public elementary · Grades K–5
510 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary Mukilteo, Washington | Fairmount Elementary Everett, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #348 of 1,154 | #866 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #12645 of 50,301 | #30219 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 596 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 596 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 61.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 34% |
| city | Mukilteo | Everett |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 42.6).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 34%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 44%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 61.4%).
- •Fairmount Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.7).
- •Columbia Elementary is the larger school with 596 students compared with 510.
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 Fairmount Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Elementary ranks higher (68.1 vs 42.6 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 Columbia Elementary and Fairmount Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Mukilteo and Everett in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary: 596. Fairmount Elementary: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary and Fairmount Elementary rank in Washington?
Columbia Elementary is 348th of 1,154 and Fairmount Elementary is 866th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).