Cleo Gordon Elementary vs Columbia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 144 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cleo Gordon Elementary
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
464 students
Columbia Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
464 students
| Measure | Cleo Gordon Elementary Fairfield, California | Columbia Elementary Columbia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5301 of 5,693 | #3139 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48833 of 50,301 | #37201 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 464 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 65.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 32% |
| city | Fairfield | Columbia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.0 vs 12.1).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 26%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.3% vs 90.5%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 24.4).
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 Cleo Gordon Elementary better than Columbia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Elementary ranks higher (32.0 vs 12.1 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 Cleo Gordon Elementary and Columbia Elementary?
About 144 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Columbia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cleo Gordon Elementary: 464. Columbia Elementary: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cleo Gordon Elementary and Columbia Elementary rank in California?
Cleo Gordon Elementary is 5301st of 5,693 and Columbia Elementary is 3139th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).