Columbia Elementary vs Manuel L. Real Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary
Perris · Public elementary · Grades K–5
704 students
Manuel L. Real Elementary
Perris · Public elementary · Grades K–5
593 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary Perris, California | Manuel L. Real Elementary Perris, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5005 of 5,693 | #4281 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47767 of 50,301 | #44358 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 704 | 593 |
| Enrollment | 704 | 593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.9% | 95.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 33% |
| city | Perris | Perris |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manuel L. Real Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.8 vs 14.7).
- •Manuel L. Real Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 25%).
- •Manuel L. Real Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Manuel L. Real Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.4% vs 95.9%).
- •Manuel L. Real Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 25.1).
- •Columbia Elementary is the larger school with 704 students compared with 593.
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 Manuel L. Real Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Manuel L. Real Elementary ranks higher (20.8 vs 14.7 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 Manuel L. Real Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Perris and Perris in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary: 704. Manuel L. Real Elementary: 593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary and Manuel L. Real Elementary rank in California?
Columbia Elementary is 5005th of 5,693 and Manuel L. Real Elementary is 4281st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).