Alta Mesa Elementary vs Columbia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Mesa Elementary
Redding · Public elementary · Grades K–8
319 students
Columbia Elementary
Redding · Public elementary · Grades K–4
430 students
| Measure | Alta Mesa Elementary Redding, California | Columbia Elementary Redding, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3700 of 5,693 | #1507 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41118 of 50,301 | #19911 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 319 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.6% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| city | Redding | Redding |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 25.9).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 74.6%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 21.3).
- •Columbia Elementary is the larger school with 430 students compared with 319.
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 Alta Mesa Elementary better than Columbia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Elementary ranks higher (57.5 vs 25.9 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 Alta Mesa Elementary and Columbia Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Redding and Redding in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Mesa Elementary: 319. Columbia Elementary: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Mesa Elementary and Columbia Elementary rank in California?
Alta Mesa Elementary is 3700th of 5,693 and Columbia Elementary is 1507th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).