Coldwater Canyon Elementary vs Erwin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coldwater Canyon Elementary
North Hollywood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
570 students
Erwin Elementary
Van Nuys · Public elementary · Grades K–5
580 students
| Measure | Coldwater Canyon Elementary North Hollywood, California | Erwin Elementary Van Nuys, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3636 of 5,693 | #3356 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40751 of 50,301 | #38752 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 570 | 580 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 580 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.3% | 91.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 39% |
| city | North Hollywood | Van Nuys |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Erwin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.7 vs 26.4).
- •Erwin Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 36%).
- •Erwin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 45%).
- •Erwin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.4% vs 95.3%).
- •Erwin Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 21.1).
- •Erwin Elementary is the larger school with 580 students compared with 570.
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 Coldwater Canyon Elementary better than Erwin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Erwin Elementary ranks higher (29.7 vs 26.4 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 Coldwater Canyon Elementary and Erwin Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between North Hollywood and Van Nuys in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coldwater Canyon Elementary: 570. Erwin Elementary: 580. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coldwater Canyon Elementary and Erwin Elementary rank in California?
Coldwater Canyon Elementary is 3636th of 5,693 and Erwin Elementary is 3356th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).