Columbia Elementary School vs Rose Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 297 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
Rose Valley Elementary
Kelso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
186 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary School Bellingham, Washington | Rose Valley Elementary Kelso, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #164 of 1,154 | #924 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #5833 of 50,301 | #32848 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 187 | 186 |
| Enrollment | 187 | 186 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.6% | 41.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 27% |
| city | Bellingham | Kelso |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 38.7).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 27%).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.6% vs 41.4%).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.6).
- •Columbia Elementary School is the larger school with 187 students compared with 186.
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 Rose Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Elementary School ranks higher (78.5 vs 38.7 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 Rose Valley Elementary?
About 297 km in a straight line, between Bellingham and Kelso in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary School: 187. Rose Valley Elementary: 186. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary School and Rose Valley Elementary rank in Washington?
Columbia Elementary School is 164th of 1,154 and Rose Valley Elementary is 924th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).