Columbia Elementary vs Kepler Neighborhood
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
Kepler Neighborhood
Fresno · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
301 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary Fresno, California | Kepler Neighborhood Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5415 of 5,693 | #3572 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49225 of 50,301 | #40328 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 568 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 23% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kepler Neighborhood scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.1 vs 10.8).
- •Kepler Neighborhood does better on math proficiency (23% vs 20%).
- •Kepler Neighborhood does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Kepler Neighborhood does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.4% vs 97%).
- •Kepler Neighborhood does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 21.0).
- •Columbia Elementary is the larger school with 568 students compared with 301.
- •Columbia Elementary is a public school while Kepler Neighborhood 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 Kepler Neighborhood?
On the Success Index (US), Kepler Neighborhood ranks higher (27.1 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 Kepler Neighborhood?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary: 568. Kepler Neighborhood: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary and Kepler Neighborhood rank in California?
Columbia Elementary is 5415th of 5,693 and Kepler Neighborhood is 3572nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).