Chicago Park Community Charter vs Colfax Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chicago Park Community Charter
Grass Valley · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
43 students
Colfax Elementary
Colfax · Public elementary · Grades K–8
345 students
| Measure | Chicago Park Community Charter Grass Valley, California | Colfax Elementary Colfax, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #2200 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #28781 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 43 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 43 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.9% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 42% |
| city | Grass Valley | Colfax |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chicago Park Community Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 44.7).
- •Chicago Park Community Charter does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 42%).
- •Chicago Park Community Charter does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 45%).
- •Colfax Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 41.9%).
- •Colfax Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 21.5).
- •Colfax Elementary is the larger school with 345 students compared with 43.
- •Chicago Park Community Charter is a charter school while Colfax 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 Chicago Park Community Charter better than Colfax Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chicago Park Community Charter ranks higher (60.8 vs 44.7 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 Chicago Park Community Charter and Colfax Elementary?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Grass Valley and Colfax in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chicago Park Community Charter: 43. Colfax Elementary: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chicago Park Community Charter and Colfax Elementary rank in California?
Chicago Park Community Charter is unranked and Colfax Elementary is 2200th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).