Columbia Ridge Elementary vs Parkway School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.7 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
Parkway School
Ephrata · Public middle · Grades 5–6
407 students
| Measure | Columbia Ridge Elementary Ephrata, Washington | Parkway School Ephrata, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #660 of 1,154 | #118 of 363 |
| National rank | #22552 of 50,301 | #4802 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 480 | 407 |
| Enrollment | 480 | 407 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| city | Ephrata | Ephrata |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkway School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.1 vs 53.7).
- •Parkway School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Parkway School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •Parkway School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.2% vs 62.7%).
- •Columbia Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.5).
- •Columbia Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 480 students compared with 407.
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 Parkway School?
On the Success Index (US), Parkway School ranks higher (63.1 vs 53.7 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 Ridge Elementary and Parkway School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Ephrata and Ephrata in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Ridge Elementary: 480. Parkway School: 407. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Ridge Elementary and Parkway School rank in Washington?
Columbia Ridge Elementary is 660th of 1,154 and Parkway School is 118th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).