Columbia Elementary vs South Bay Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 99 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
South Bay Elementary
Lacey · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
595 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary Mukilteo, Washington | South Bay Elementary Lacey, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #348 of 1,154 | #336 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #12645 of 50,301 | #12234 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 596 | 595 |
| Enrollment | 596 | 595 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 42.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| city | Mukilteo | Lacey |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (68.1 vs 68.7).
- •South Bay Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •South Bay Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 64%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 42.4%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.0).
- •Columbia Elementary is the larger school with 596 students compared with 595.
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 South Bay Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Columbia Elementary and South Bay Elementary?
About 99 km in a straight line, between Mukilteo and Lacey in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary: 596. South Bay Elementary: 595. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary and South Bay Elementary rank in Washington?
Columbia Elementary is 348th of 1,154 and South Bay Elementary is 336th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).