Colfax Charter Elementary vs Rio Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.3 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
Rio Vista Elementary
North Hollywood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students
| Measure | Colfax Charter Elementary Valley Village, California | Rio Vista Elementary North Hollywood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #466 of 5,693 | #1565 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6986 of 50,301 | #20613 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 774 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 774 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 54.6% |
| Students per teacher | 25.8 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 57% |
| city | Valley Village | North Hollywood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colfax Charter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 56.5).
- •Colfax Charter Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 57%).
- •Colfax Charter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 62%).
- •Colfax Charter Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 54.6%).
- •Rio Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 25.8).
- •Colfax Charter Elementary is the larger school with 774 students compared with 348.
- •Colfax Charter Elementary is a charter school while Rio Vista 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 Rio Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Colfax Charter Elementary ranks higher (76.5 vs 56.5 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 Rio Vista Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Valley Village and North Hollywood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colfax Charter Elementary: 774. Rio Vista Elementary: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colfax Charter Elementary and Rio Vista Elementary rank in California?
Colfax Charter Elementary is 466th of 5,693 and Rio Vista Elementary is 1565th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).