Bassett Street Elementary vs Columbus Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bassett Street Elementary
Lake Balboa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
609 students
Columbus Avenue Elementary
Van Nuys · Public elementary · Grades K–5
382 students
| Measure | Bassett Street Elementary Lake Balboa, California | Columbus Avenue Elementary Van Nuys, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5004 of 5,693 | #5471 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47764 of 50,301 | #49448 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 609 | 382 |
| Enrollment | 609 | 382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.4% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| city | Lake Balboa | Van Nuys |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bassett Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.7 vs 10.0).
- •Bassett Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Bassett Street Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 25%).
- •Columbus Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.1% vs 96.4%).
- •Columbus Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 20.3).
- •Bassett Street Elementary is the larger school with 609 students compared with 382.
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 Bassett Street Elementary better than Columbus Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bassett Street Elementary ranks higher (14.7 vs 10.0 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 Bassett Street Elementary and Columbus Avenue Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lake Balboa and Van Nuys in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bassett Street Elementary: 609. Columbus Avenue Elementary: 382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bassett Street Elementary and Columbus Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Bassett Street Elementary is 5004th of 5,693 and Columbus Avenue Elementary is 5471st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).