Columbia Elementary vs Dool Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 600 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
568 students
Dool Elementary
Calexico · Public elementary · Grades K–6
568 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary Fresno, California | Dool Elementary Calexico, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5415 of 5,693 | #5631 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49225 of 50,301 | #49970 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 568 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97% | 93.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 17% |
| city | Fresno | Calexico |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.8 vs 7.5).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on math proficiency (20% vs 17%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 18%).
- •Dool Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.7% vs 97%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 24.7).
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 Dool Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Elementary ranks higher (10.8 vs 7.5 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 Dool Elementary?
About 600 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Calexico in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary: 568. Dool Elementary: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary and Dool Elementary rank in California?
Columbia Elementary is 5415th of 5,693 and Dool Elementary is 5631st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).