Norma Coombs Elementary vs Pasadena Rosebud Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norma Coombs Elementary
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
370 students
Pasadena Rosebud Academy
Pasadena · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
169 students
| Measure | Norma Coombs Elementary Pasadena, California | Pasadena Rosebud Academy Pasadena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3045 of 5,693 | #2537 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #36456 of 50,301 | #31885 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 370 | 169 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 169 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.1% | 56.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| city | Pasadena | Pasadena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pasadena Rosebud Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.1 vs 33.2).
- •Pasadena Rosebud Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.2% vs 64.1%).
- •Pasadena Rosebud Academy does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 23.1).
- •Norma Coombs Elementary is the larger school with 370 students compared with 169.
- •Norma Coombs Elementary is a public school while Pasadena Rosebud 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 Norma Coombs Elementary better than Pasadena Rosebud Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Pasadena Rosebud Academy ranks higher (40.1 vs 33.2 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 Norma Coombs Elementary and Pasadena Rosebud Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Pasadena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Norma Coombs Elementary: 370. Pasadena Rosebud Academy: 169. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Norma Coombs Elementary and Pasadena Rosebud Academy rank in California?
Norma Coombs Elementary is 3045th of 5,693 and Pasadena Rosebud Academy is 2537th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).