Columbine Elementary vs Earlimart Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbine Elementary
Delano · Public elementary · Grades K–8
172 students
Earlimart Elementary
Earlimart · Public elementary · Grades K–5
481 students
| Measure | Columbine Elementary Delano, California | Earlimart Elementary Earlimart, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1370 of 5,693 | #5062 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #18386 of 50,301 | #47956 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 172 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 172 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 88.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 14% |
| city | Delano | Earlimart |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbine Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.7 vs 14.3).
- •Columbine Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 14%).
- •Columbine Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 26%).
- •Columbine Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 88.4%).
- •Earlimart Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 19.1).
- •Earlimart Elementary is the larger school with 481 students compared with 172.
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 Columbine Elementary better than Earlimart Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Columbine Elementary ranks higher (59.7 vs 14.3 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 Columbine Elementary and Earlimart Elementary?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Delano and Earlimart in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbine Elementary: 172. Earlimart Elementary: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbine Elementary and Earlimart Elementary rank in California?
Columbine Elementary is 1370th of 5,693 and Earlimart Elementary is 5062nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).