Colfax Charter Elementary vs Lankershim Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colfax Charter Elementary
Valley Village · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
774 students
Lankershim Elementary
North Hollywood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
326 students
| Measure | Colfax Charter Elementary Valley Village, California | Lankershim Elementary North Hollywood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #466 of 5,693 | #3345 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6986 of 50,301 | #38698 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 774 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 774 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 92.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.8 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 37% |
| city | Valley Village | North Hollywood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colfax Charter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 29.8).
- •Colfax Charter Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 37%).
- •Colfax Charter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 47%).
- •Colfax Charter Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 92.9%).
- •Lankershim Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 25.8).
- •Colfax Charter Elementary is the larger school with 774 students compared with 326.
- •Colfax Charter Elementary is a charter school while Lankershim 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 Colfax Charter Elementary better than Lankershim Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Colfax Charter Elementary ranks higher (76.5 vs 29.8 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 Colfax Charter Elementary and Lankershim Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Valley Village and North Hollywood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colfax Charter Elementary: 774. Lankershim Elementary: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colfax Charter Elementary and Lankershim Elementary rank in California?
Colfax Charter Elementary is 466th of 5,693 and Lankershim Elementary is 3345th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).