Columbia Elementary vs Sonora Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
464 students
Sonora Elementary
Sonora · Public elementary · Grades K–8
643 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary Columbia, California | Sonora Elementary Sonora, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3139 of 5,693 | #1922 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37201 of 50,301 | #25335 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 464 | 643 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 643 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.3% | 48.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 45% |
| city | Columbia | Sonora |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sonora Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.8 vs 32.0).
- •Sonora Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Sonora Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 41%).
- •Sonora Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 65.3%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 20.1).
- •Sonora Elementary is the larger school with 643 students compared with 464.
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 Columbia Elementary better than Sonora Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sonora Elementary ranks higher (49.8 vs 32.0 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 Columbia Elementary and Sonora Elementary?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Sonora in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary: 464. Sonora Elementary: 643. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary and Sonora Elementary rank in California?
Columbia Elementary is 3139th of 5,693 and Sonora Elementary is 1922nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).