Columbia Ridge Elementary vs Grant Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Ridge Elementary
Ephrata · Public elementary · Grades K–4
480 students
Grant Elementary
Ephrata · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
466 students
| Measure | Columbia Ridge Elementary Ephrata, Washington | Grant Elementary Ephrata, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #660 of 1,154 | #643 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #22552 of 50,301 | #21943 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 480 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 480 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 68.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| city | Ephrata | Ephrata |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (53.7 vs 54.6).
- •Grant Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Columbia Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 68.5%).
- •Columbia Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.1).
- •Columbia Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 480 students compared with 466.
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 Ridge Elementary better than Grant Elementary?
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 Ridge Elementary and Grant Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Ephrata and Ephrata in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Ridge Elementary: 480. Grant Elementary: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Ridge Elementary and Grant Elementary rank in Washington?
Columbia Ridge Elementary is 660th of 1,154 and Grant Elementary is 643rd of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).