Columbia Elementary vs Redding School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary
Redding · Public elementary · Grades K–4
430 students
Redding School of the Arts
Redding · Charter other · Grades K–12
634 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary Redding, California | Redding School of the Arts Redding, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1507 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #19911 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 430 | 634 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40% | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 44% |
| city | Redding | Redding |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Redding School of the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 40%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 19.2).
- •Redding School of the Arts is the larger school with 634 students compared with 430.
- •Columbia Elementary is a public school while Redding School of the Arts 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 Redding School of the Arts?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Columbia Elementary and Redding School of the Arts?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Redding and Redding in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary: 430. Redding School of the Arts: 634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary and Redding School of the Arts rank in California?
Columbia Elementary is 1507th of 5,693 and Redding School of the Arts is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).