Appleton Bilingual School vs Columbus Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 66 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Appleton Bilingual School
Appleton · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
139 students
Columbus Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
88 students
| Measure | Appleton Bilingual School Appleton, Wisconsin | Columbus Elementary Appleton, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #860 of 1,069 | #958 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #35178 of 50,301 | #43573 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 139 | 88 |
| Enrollment | 139 | 88 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.6% | 70.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| city | Appleton | Appleton |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Appleton Bilingual School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.1 vs 22.0).
- •Appleton Bilingual School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Appleton Bilingual School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Appleton Bilingual School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 70.5%).
- •Columbus Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 17.4).
- •Appleton Bilingual School is the larger school with 139 students compared with 88.
- •Appleton Bilingual School is a charter school while Columbus Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Appleton Bilingual School better than Columbus Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Appleton Bilingual School ranks higher (35.1 vs 22.0 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 Appleton Bilingual School and Columbus Elementary?
About 66 m in a straight line, between Appleton and Appleton in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Appleton Bilingual School: 139. Columbus Elementary: 88. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Appleton Bilingual School and Columbus Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Appleton Bilingual School is 860th of 1,069 and Columbus Elementary is 958th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).