Columbia Elementary vs Rio Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 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
Rio Vista Elementary
El Monte · Public elementary · Grades K–6
294 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary El Monte, California | Rio Vista Elementary El Monte, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3418 of 5,693 | #2231 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #39183 of 50,301 | #29096 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 706 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 706 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 44% |
| city | El Monte | El Monte |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rio Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.3 vs 29.0).
- •Rio Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 32%).
- •Rio Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Rio Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 90.4%).
- •Rio Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 24.3).
- •Columbia Elementary is the larger school with 706 students compared with 294.
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 Rio Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rio Vista Elementary ranks higher (44.3 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 Rio Vista Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between El Monte and El Monte in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary: 706. Rio Vista Elementary: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary and Rio Vista Elementary rank in California?
Columbia Elementary is 3418th of 5,693 and Rio Vista Elementary is 2231st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).