Columbus Elementary vs Thomas Edison Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus Elementary
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
488 students
Thomas Edison Elementary
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
859 students
| Measure | Columbus Elementary Glendale, California | Thomas Edison Elementary Glendale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3185 of 5,693 | #1950 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37472 of 50,301 | #25662 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 488 | 859 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 859 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 57.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 26.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 48% |
| city | Glendale | Glendale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Edison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.3 vs 31.6).
- •Thomas Edison Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 30%).
- •Thomas Edison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 46%).
- •Thomas Edison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.9% vs 64.8%).
- •Columbus Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 26.8).
- •Thomas Edison Elementary is the larger school with 859 students compared with 488.
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 Elementary better than Thomas Edison Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Edison Elementary ranks higher (49.3 vs 31.6 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 Elementary and Thomas Edison Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Glendale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Elementary: 488. Thomas Edison Elementary: 859. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Elementary and Thomas Edison Elementary rank in California?
Columbus Elementary is 3185th of 5,693 and Thomas Edison Elementary is 1950th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).