Columbia River High vs Lake Shore Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia River High
Vancouver · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,138 students
Lake Shore Elementary
Vancouver · Public elementary · Grades K–5
300 students
| Measure | Columbia River High Vancouver, Washington | Lake Shore Elementary Vancouver, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #63 of 333 | #291 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #3776 of 16,910 | #10596 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,138 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 1,138 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.6% | 31.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 62% |
| city | Vancouver | Vancouver |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Shore Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 68.1).
- •Lake Shore Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •Columbia River High does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 65%).
- •Lake Shore Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.3% vs 32.6%).
- •Lake Shore Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 22.3).
- •Columbia River High is the larger school with 1,138 students compared with 300.
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 River High better than Lake Shore Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Shore Elementary ranks higher (71.0 vs 68.1 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 River High and Lake Shore Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Vancouver and Vancouver in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia River High: 1,138. Lake Shore Elementary: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia River High and Lake Shore Elementary rank in Washington?
Columbia River High is 63rd of 333 and Lake Shore Elementary is 291st of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).