Columbia Elementary School vs Intergenerational High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary School
Bellingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
187 students
Intergenerational High School
Bellingham · Charter high · Grades 9–12
107 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary School Bellingham, Washington | Intergenerational High School Bellingham, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #164 of 1,154 | #25 of 333 |
| National rank | #5833 of 50,301 | #2042 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 187 | 107 |
| Enrollment | 187 | 107 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.6% | 23.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | – |
| Math proficiency | 67% | – |
| city | Bellingham | Bellingham |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 75.5).
- •Intergenerational High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.4% vs 24.6%).
- •Intergenerational High School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.0).
- •Columbia Elementary School is the larger school with 187 students compared with 107.
- •Columbia Elementary School is a public school while Intergenerational High School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 School better than Intergenerational High School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Elementary School ranks higher (78.5 vs 75.5 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 School and Intergenerational High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Bellingham and Bellingham in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary School: 187. Intergenerational High School: 107. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary School and Intergenerational High School rank in Washington?
Columbia Elementary School is 164th of 1,154 and Intergenerational High School is 25th of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).