Columbia Elementary vs New Lexington Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 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
New Lexington Elementary
El Monte · Public elementary · Grades K–6
313 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary El Monte, California | New Lexington Elementary El Monte, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3418 of 5,693 | #3597 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #39183 of 50,301 | #40471 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 706 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 706 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | El Monte | El Monte |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.0 vs 26.9).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •New Lexington Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.5% vs 90.4%).
- •New Lexington Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 24.3).
- •Columbia Elementary is the larger school with 706 students compared with 313.
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 New Lexington Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Elementary ranks higher (29.0 vs 26.9 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 New Lexington Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between El Monte and El Monte in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary: 706. New Lexington Elementary: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary and New Lexington Elementary rank in California?
Columbia Elementary is 3418th of 5,693 and New Lexington Elementary is 3597th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).