Columbus Avenue Elementary vs Sylvan Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus Avenue Elementary
Van Nuys · Public elementary · Grades K–5
382 students
Sylvan Park Elementary
Van Nuys · Public elementary · Grades K–5
643 students
| Measure | Columbus Avenue Elementary Van Nuys, California | Sylvan Park Elementary Van Nuys, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5471 of 5,693 | #5072 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49448 of 50,301 | #47980 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 382 | 643 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 643 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.1% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 20% |
| city | Van Nuys | Van Nuys |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sylvan Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.3 vs 10.0).
- •Sylvan Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (20% vs 17%).
- •Sylvan Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 25%).
- •Columbus Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.1% vs 97.4%).
- •Columbus Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 20.7).
- •Sylvan Park Elementary is the larger school with 643 students compared with 382.
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 Columbus Avenue Elementary better than Sylvan Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sylvan Park Elementary ranks higher (14.3 vs 10.0 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 Columbus Avenue Elementary and Sylvan Park Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Van Nuys and Van Nuys in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Avenue Elementary: 382. Sylvan Park Elementary: 643. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Avenue Elementary and Sylvan Park Elementary rank in California?
Columbus Avenue Elementary is 5471st of 5,693 and Sylvan Park Elementary is 5072nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).