Columbia Valley Elementary vs Mill Plain Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Valley Elementary
Vancouver · Public elementary · Grades K–5
360 students
Mill Plain Elementary School
Vancouver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
354 students
| Measure | Columbia Valley Elementary Vancouver, Washington | Mill Plain Elementary School Vancouver, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #635 of 1,154 | #724 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #21709 of 50,301 | #24825 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 360 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.1% | 59.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 44% |
| city | Vancouver | Vancouver |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.9 vs 50.5).
- •Columbia Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 44%).
- •Columbia Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 49%).
- •Columbia Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.1% vs 59.6%).
- •Mill Plain Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.7).
- •Columbia Valley Elementary is the larger school with 360 students compared with 354.
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 Valley Elementary better than Mill Plain Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Valley Elementary ranks higher (54.9 vs 50.5 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 Valley Elementary and Mill Plain Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Vancouver and Vancouver in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Valley Elementary: 360. Mill Plain Elementary School: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Valley Elementary and Mill Plain Elementary School rank in Washington?
Columbia Valley Elementary is 635th of 1,154 and Mill Plain Elementary School is 724th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).