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Central Columbia Elementary School vs. W W Evans Memorial Elementary School

Should you attend Central Columbia Elementary School or W W Evans Memorial Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Central Columbia Elementary School
4777 Old Berwick Rd
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
W W Evans Memorial Elementary School
59 Perry Ave
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Central Columbia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

W W Evans Memorial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 704 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Central Columbia Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 254 students in grades Kindergarten-5, W W Evans Memorial Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-5
Total Students
704 students
254 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central Columbia Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at W W Evans Memorial Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central Columbia Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at W W Evans Memorial Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
16 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central Columbia Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at W W Evans Memorial Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central Columbia Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Central Columbia School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at W W Evans Memorial Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bloomsburg Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#641 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
#517 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central Columbia Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of W W Evans Memorial Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
73%
(Top 20% in PA)(22-23 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 20% in PA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Columbia Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Central Columbia School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at W W Evans Memorial Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bloomsburg Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 50% in PA)
65-69%
(Top 30% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Columbia Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Central Columbia School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at W W Evans Memorial Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bloomsburg Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 5% in PA)
60-79%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Columbia Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Central Columbia School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at W W Evans Memorial Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bloomsburg Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Central Columbia Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of W W Evans Memorial Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
119
41
Grade 1 Students
159
37
Grade 2 Students
143
33
Grade 3 Students
145
50
Grade 4 Students
138
52
Grade 5 Students
-
41

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central Columbia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Central Columbia School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at W W Evans Memorial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bloomsburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central Columbia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Central Columbia School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at W W Evans Memorial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bloomsburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central Columbia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Central Columbia School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at W W Evans Memorial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bloomsburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
90%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central Columbia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Central Columbia School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at W W Evans Memorial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bloomsburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central Columbia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Central Columbia School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at W W Evans Memorial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bloomsburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.19
0.21
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central Columbia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Central Columbia School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of W W Evans Memorial Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bloomsburg Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central Columbia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Central Columbia School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at W W Evans Memorial Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bloomsburg Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central Columbia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Central Columbia School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at W W Evans Memorial Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bloomsburg Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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