Columbia Elementary School vs. Lowell Elementary School
Should I attend Columbia Elementary School or Lowell Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Columbia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Lowell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Overview
Serving 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Columbia Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 275 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lowell Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
251 students
275 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#261 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#261 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
1
Kindergarten Students
37
42
Grade 1 Students
26
44
Grade 2 Students
41
53
Grade 3 Students
46
32
Grade 4 Students
53
54
Grade 5 Students
48
49
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
83%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%