Alila vs Columbine Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alila
Earlimart · Public elementary · Grades K–5
423 students
Columbine Elementary
Delano · Public elementary · Grades K–8
172 students
| Measure | Alila Earlimart, California | Columbine Elementary Delano, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4284 of 5,693 | #1370 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44389 of 50,301 | #18386 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 423 | 172 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 172 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.1% | 56.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 57% |
| city | Earlimart | Delano |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbine Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.7 vs 20.7).
- •Columbine Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 16%).
- •Columbine Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Columbine Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 80.1%).
- •Alila does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 19.1).
- •Alila is the larger school with 423 students compared with 172.
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 Alila better than Columbine Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Columbine Elementary ranks higher (59.7 vs 20.7 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 Alila and Columbine Elementary?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Earlimart and Delano in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alila: 423. Columbine Elementary: 172. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alila and Columbine Elementary rank in California?
Alila is 4284th of 5,693 and Columbine Elementary is 1370th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).