Big Picture Educational Academy vs Columbia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 243 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Picture Educational Academy
Fresno · Charter other · Grades K–12
520 students
Columbia Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
568 students
| Measure | Big Picture Educational Academy Fresno, California | Columbia Elementary Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #5415 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #49225 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 520 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.2% | 97% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 20% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Elementary does better on math proficiency (20% vs 7.5%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Big Picture Educational Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.2% vs 97%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 23.6).
- •Columbia Elementary is the larger school with 568 students compared with 520.
- •Big Picture Educational Academy is a charter school while Columbia Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Big Picture Educational Academy better than Columbia Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Big Picture Educational Academy and Columbia Elementary?
About 243 m in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Picture Educational Academy: 520. Columbia Elementary: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Picture Educational Academy and Columbia Elementary rank in California?
Big Picture Educational Academy is unranked and Columbia Elementary is 5415th of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).