Columbia Ridge Elementary vs Soap Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 8.1 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
Soap Lake Elementary
Soap Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
328 students
| Measure | Columbia Ridge Elementary Ephrata, Washington | Soap Lake Elementary Soap Lake, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #660 of 1,154 | #1132 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #22552 of 50,301 | #45179 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 480 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 480 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 76.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| city | Ephrata | Soap Lake |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.7 vs 19.5).
- •Columbia Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Columbia Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Columbia Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 76.8%).
- •Columbia Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 19.3).
- •Columbia Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 480 students compared with 328.
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 Soap Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Ridge Elementary ranks higher (53.7 vs 19.5 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 Soap Lake Elementary?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Ephrata and Soap Lake in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Ridge Elementary: 480. Soap Lake Elementary: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Ridge Elementary and Soap Lake Elementary rank in Washington?
Columbia Ridge Elementary is 660th of 1,154 and Soap Lake Elementary is 1132nd of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).