Columbia Elementary vs Elitha Donner Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 570 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
Elitha Donner Elementary
Elk Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
706 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary El Monte, California | Elitha Donner Elementary Elk Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3418 of 5,693 | #3071 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #39183 of 50,301 | #36654 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% | 69.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 33% |
| city | El Monte | Elk Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elitha Donner Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.9 vs 29.0).
- •Elitha Donner Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Elitha Donner Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.5% vs 90.4%).
- •Elitha Donner Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.8 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 Elitha Donner Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Elitha Donner Elementary ranks higher (32.9 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 Elitha Donner Elementary?
About 570 km in a straight line, between El Monte and Elk Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary: 706. Elitha Donner Elementary: 706. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary and Elitha Donner Elementary rank in California?
Columbia Elementary is 3418th of 5,693 and Elitha Donner Elementary is 3071st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).