Carpenter Community Charter vs Colfax Charter Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carpenter Community Charter
Studio City · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
863 students
Colfax Charter Elementary
Valley Village · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
774 students
| Measure | Carpenter Community Charter Studio City, California | Colfax Charter Elementary Valley Village, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #455 of 5,693 | #466 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6859 of 50,301 | #6986 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 863 | 774 |
| Enrollment | 863 | 774 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.2% | 30.7% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 25.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 79% |
| city | Studio City | Valley Village |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (76.7 vs 76.5).
- •Colfax Charter Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 69%).
- •Colfax Charter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 78%).
- •Carpenter Community Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.2% vs 30.7%).
- •Carpenter Community Charter does better on students per teacher (25.4 vs 25.8).
- •Carpenter Community Charter is the larger school with 863 students compared with 774.
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 Carpenter Community Charter better than Colfax Charter 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 Carpenter Community Charter and Colfax Charter Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Studio City and Valley Village in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carpenter Community Charter: 863. Colfax Charter Elementary: 774. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carpenter Community Charter and Colfax Charter Elementary rank in California?
Carpenter Community Charter is 455th of 5,693 and Colfax Charter Elementary is 466th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).