Columbine Elementary vs Wonderful College Prep Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.2 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
Wonderful College Prep Academy
Delano · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,845 students
| Measure | Columbine Elementary Delano, California | Wonderful College Prep Academy Delano, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1370 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #18386 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 172 | 1,845 |
| Enrollment | 172 | 1,845 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 84.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 35% |
| city | Delano | Delano |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbine Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 35%).
- •Columbine Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •Columbine Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 84.3%).
- •Columbine Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 20.5).
- •Wonderful College Prep Academy is the larger school with 1,845 students compared with 172.
- •Columbine Elementary is a public school while Wonderful College Prep Academy 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 Columbine Elementary better than Wonderful College Prep Academy?
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 Columbine Elementary and Wonderful College Prep Academy?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Delano and Delano in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbine Elementary: 172. Wonderful College Prep Academy: 1,845. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbine Elementary and Wonderful College Prep Academy rank in California?
Columbine Elementary is 1370th of 5,693 and Wonderful College Prep Academy is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).