Charles H. Lee Elementary vs La Colima Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 25 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles H. Lee Elementary
Azusa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students
La Colima Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students
| Measure | Charles H. Lee Elementary Azusa, California | La Colima Elementary Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3469 of 5,693 | #2810 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #39574 of 50,301 | #34452 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 378 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 77.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 41% |
| city | Azusa | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Colima Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.3 vs 28.4).
- •La Colima Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •La Colima Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •La Colima Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.2% vs 90.5%).
- •La Colima Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 25.2).
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 Charles H. Lee Elementary better than La Colima Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), La Colima Elementary ranks higher (36.3 vs 28.4 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 Charles H. Lee Elementary and La Colima Elementary?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Azusa and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles H. Lee Elementary: 378. La Colima Elementary: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles H. Lee Elementary and La Colima Elementary rank in California?
Charles H. Lee Elementary is 3469th of 5,693 and La Colima Elementary is 2810th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).