Columbine Elementary vs Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 313 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
Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts
Pioneer · Public elementary · Grades K–6
171 students
| Measure | Columbine Elementary Delano, California | Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts Pioneer, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1370 of 5,693 | #3261 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #18386 of 50,301 | #38037 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 172 | 171 |
| Enrollment | 172 | 171 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 64.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 28.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| city | Delano | Pioneer |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbine Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.7 vs 30.8).
- •Columbine Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Columbine Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Columbine Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 64.9%).
- •Columbine Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 28.5).
- •Columbine Elementary is the larger school with 172 students compared with 171.
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 Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Columbine Elementary ranks higher (59.7 vs 30.8 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 Columbine Elementary and Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts?
About 313 km in a straight line, between Delano and Pioneer in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbine Elementary: 172. Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts: 171. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbine Elementary and Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts rank in California?
Columbine Elementary is 1370th of 5,693 and Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts is 3261st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).