Columbia Heights Elementary vs Mint Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.9 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
Mint Valley Elementary
Longview · Public elementary · Grades K–5
366 students
| Measure | Columbia Heights Elementary Longview, Washington | Mint Valley Elementary Longview, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #698 of 1,154 | #913 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #23955 of 50,301 | #32418 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 331 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 331 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.7% | 73.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| city | Longview | Longview |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 39.3).
- •Columbia Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Columbia Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Columbia Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.7% vs 73.5%).
- •Columbia Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.9).
- •Mint Valley Elementary is the larger school with 366 students compared with 331.
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 Mint Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Heights Elementary ranks higher (51.7 vs 39.3 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 Heights Elementary and Mint Valley Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Longview and Longview in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Heights Elementary: 331. Mint Valley Elementary: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Heights Elementary and Mint Valley Elementary rank in Washington?
Columbia Heights Elementary is 698th of 1,154 and Mint Valley Elementary is 913th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).