Columbia Elementary vs Edison-Bethune Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 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
Edison-Bethune Charter Academy
Fresno · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
368 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary Fresno, California | Edison-Bethune Charter Academy Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5415 of 5,693 | #3658 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49225 of 50,301 | #40903 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 568 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97% | 94.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 37% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edison-Bethune Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.2 vs 10.8).
- •Edison-Bethune Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (37% vs 20%).
- •Edison-Bethune Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 27%).
- •Edison-Bethune Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.6% vs 97%).
- •Edison-Bethune Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 21.0).
- •Columbia Elementary is the larger school with 568 students compared with 368.
- •Columbia Elementary is a public school while Edison-Bethune Charter Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Edison-Bethune Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Edison-Bethune Charter Academy ranks higher (26.2 vs 10.8 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 Edison-Bethune Charter Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary: 568. Edison-Bethune Charter Academy: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary and Edison-Bethune Charter Academy rank in California?
Columbia Elementary is 5415th of 5,693 and Edison-Bethune Charter Academy is 3658th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).