Columbia Elementary School vs Whatcom Co Detention Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.4 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
Whatcom Co Detention Center
Bellingham · Public high · Grades 8–12
4 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary School Bellingham, Washington | Whatcom Co Detention Center Bellingham, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #164 of 1,154 | – |
| National rank | #5833 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 187 | 4 |
| Enrollment | 187 | 4 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.6% | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | – |
| Math proficiency | 67% | – |
| city | Bellingham | Bellingham |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Elementary School is the larger school with 187 students compared with 4.
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 Whatcom Co Detention Center?
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 School and Whatcom Co Detention Center?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bellingham and Bellingham in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary School: 187. Whatcom Co Detention Center: 4. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary School and Whatcom Co Detention Center rank in Washington?
Columbia Elementary School is 164th of 1,154 and Whatcom Co Detention Center is unranked among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).