Bella Vista Elementary vs Columbia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bella Vista Elementary
Bella Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–8
343 students
Columbia Elementary
Redding · Public elementary · Grades K–4
430 students
| Measure | Bella Vista Elementary Bella Vista, California | Columbia Elementary Redding, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2213 of 5,693 | #1507 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #28895 of 50,301 | #19911 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 343 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.6% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| city | Bella Vista | Redding |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 44.5).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 63.6%).
- •Bella Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 18.7).
- •Columbia Elementary is the larger school with 430 students compared with 343.
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 Bella Vista Elementary better than Columbia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Elementary ranks higher (57.5 vs 44.5 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 Bella Vista Elementary and Columbia Elementary?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Bella Vista and Redding in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bella Vista Elementary: 343. Columbia Elementary: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bella Vista Elementary and Columbia Elementary rank in California?
Bella Vista Elementary is 2213th of 5,693 and Columbia Elementary is 1507th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).