Columbia Elementary vs Discovery
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–6
620 students
Discovery
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–5
662 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary Lancaster, California | Discovery Lancaster, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5445 of 5,693 | #4963 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49354 of 50,301 | #47624 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 620 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 620 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.5% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 18% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.0 vs 10.4).
- •Discovery does better on math proficiency (18% vs 14%).
- •Discovery does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 24%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.5% vs 90.5%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 24.5).
- •Discovery is the larger school with 662 students compared with 620.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbia Elementary better than Discovery?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery ranks higher (15.0 vs 10.4 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 Discovery?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary: 620. Discovery: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary and Discovery rank in California?
Columbia Elementary is 5445th of 5,693 and Discovery is 4963rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).