Columbia Heights Elementary vs Kelso Virtual Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Heights Elementary
Longview · Public elementary · Grades K–5
331 students
Kelso Virtual Academy
Kelso · Public other · Grades K–12
216 students
| Measure | Columbia Heights Elementary Longview, Washington | Kelso Virtual Academy Kelso, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #698 of 1,154 | – |
| National rank | #23955 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 331 | 216 |
| Enrollment | 331 | 216 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.7% | 61.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | – |
| city | Longview | Kelso |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kelso Virtual Academy does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 52%).
- •Columbia Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.7% vs 61.6%).
- •Columbia Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 24.0).
- •Columbia Heights Elementary is the larger school with 331 students compared with 216.
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 Heights Elementary better than Kelso Virtual Academy?
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 Heights Elementary and Kelso Virtual Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Longview and Kelso in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Heights Elementary: 331. Kelso Virtual Academy: 216. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Heights Elementary and Kelso Virtual Academy rank in Washington?
Columbia Heights Elementary is 698th of 1,154 and Kelso Virtual Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).