Columbia Elementary vs Sunset Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 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
Sunset Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
413 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary Fresno, California | Sunset Elementary Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5415 of 5,693 | #3048 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49225 of 50,301 | #36474 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 568 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97% | 74.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 42% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.2 vs 10.8).
- •Sunset Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 20%).
- •Sunset Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Sunset Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.6% vs 97%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 21.7).
- •Columbia Elementary is the larger school with 568 students compared with 413.
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 Sunset Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Elementary ranks higher (33.2 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 Sunset Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary: 568. Sunset Elementary: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary and Sunset Elementary rank in California?
Columbia Elementary is 5415th of 5,693 and Sunset Elementary is 3048th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).