Chester Elementary vs Columbine Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 528 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester Elementary
Chester · Public elementary · Grades K–6
171 students
Columbine Elementary
Delano · Public elementary · Grades K–8
172 students
| Measure | Chester Elementary Chester, California | Columbine Elementary Delano, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1717 of 5,693 | #1370 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #22616 of 50,301 | #18386 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 171 | 172 |
| Enrollment | 171 | 172 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48% | 56.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| city | Chester | Delano |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbine Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.7 vs 53.6).
- •Columbine Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Columbine Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Chester Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48% vs 56.4%).
- •Columbine Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 24.4).
- •Columbine Elementary is the larger school with 172 students compared with 171.
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 Chester Elementary better than Columbine Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Columbine Elementary ranks higher (59.7 vs 53.6 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 Chester Elementary and Columbine Elementary?
About 528 km in a straight line, between Chester and Delano in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester Elementary: 171. Columbine Elementary: 172. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester Elementary and Columbine Elementary rank in California?
Chester Elementary is 1717th of 5,693 and Columbine Elementary is 1370th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).