Columbia Elementary vs Discovery Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 176 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary
El Monte · Public elementary · Grades K–8
706 students
Discovery Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
706 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary El Monte, California | Discovery Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3418 of 5,693 | #1800 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #39183 of 50,301 | #24042 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 706 | 706 |
| Enrollment | 706 | 706 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 66.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 54% |
| city | El Monte | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 29.0).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 32%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.3% vs 90.4%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 24.3).
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 Discovery Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Elementary ranks higher (51.6 vs 29.0 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 Discovery Elementary?
About 176 km in a straight line, between El Monte and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary: 706. Discovery Elementary: 706. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary and Discovery Elementary rank in California?
Columbia Elementary is 3418th of 5,693 and Discovery Elementary is 1800th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).