Columbia Elementary vs Pathfinder Kindergarten Center
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
Pathfinder Kindergarten Center
Everett · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
437 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary Mukilteo, Washington | Pathfinder Kindergarten Center Everett, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #348 of 1,154 | #740 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #12645 of 50,301 | #25518 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 596 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 596 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 61.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | – |
| Math proficiency | 57% | – |
| city | Mukilteo | Everett |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 49.5).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 61.6%).
- •Pathfinder Kindergarten Center does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.7).
- •Columbia Elementary is the larger school with 596 students compared with 437.
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 Pathfinder Kindergarten Center?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Elementary ranks higher (68.1 vs 49.5 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 Pathfinder Kindergarten Center?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Mukilteo and Everett in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary: 596. Pathfinder Kindergarten Center: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary and Pathfinder Kindergarten Center rank in Washington?
Columbia Elementary is 348th of 1,154 and Pathfinder Kindergarten Center is 740th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).