Alta Sierra Elementary vs Colfax Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Sierra Elementary
Grass Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
338 students
Colfax Elementary
Colfax · Public elementary · Grades K–8
345 students
| Measure | Alta Sierra Elementary Grass Valley, California | Colfax Elementary Colfax, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1405 of 5,693 | #2200 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #18695 of 50,301 | #28781 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 338 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.3% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Grass Valley | Colfax |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alta Sierra Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 44.7).
- •Alta Sierra Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Alta Sierra Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •Alta Sierra Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 40.6%).
- •Colfax Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 24.1).
- •Colfax Elementary is the larger school with 345 students compared with 338.
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 Sierra Elementary better than Colfax Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alta Sierra Elementary ranks higher (59.2 vs 44.7 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 Alta Sierra Elementary and Colfax Elementary?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Grass Valley and Colfax in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Sierra Elementary: 338. Colfax Elementary: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Sierra Elementary and Colfax Elementary rank in California?
Alta Sierra Elementary is 1405th of 5,693 and Colfax Elementary is 2200th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).