Columbus Elementary vs Discovery Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus Elementary
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
425 students
Discovery Charter School
Columbus · Charter elementary · Grades K–3
71 students
| Measure | Columbus Elementary Columbus, Wisconsin | Discovery Charter School Columbus, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #106 of 1,069 | #423 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #6802 of 50,301 | #17579 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 425 | 71 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 71 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.8% | 23.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 44.5% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 60.9).
- •Discovery Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.9% vs 34.8%).
- •Columbus Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.2).
- •Columbus Elementary is the larger school with 425 students compared with 71.
- •Columbus Elementary is a public school while Discovery Charter School is a charter 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 Columbus Elementary better than Discovery Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbus Elementary ranks higher (76.8 vs 60.9 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 Columbus Elementary and Discovery Charter School?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Elementary: 425. Discovery Charter School: 71. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Elementary and Discovery Charter School rank in Wisconsin?
Columbus Elementary is 106th of 1,069 and Discovery Charter School is 423rd of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).