Norma Coombs Elementary vs Webster Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 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
Webster Elementary
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
277 students
| Measure | Norma Coombs Elementary Pasadena, California | Webster Elementary Pasadena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3045 of 5,693 | #2102 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #36456 of 50,301 | #27513 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 370 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.1% | 76.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | Pasadena | Pasadena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Webster Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.6 vs 33.2).
- •Webster Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Webster Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Norma Coombs Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.1% vs 76.2%).
- •Webster Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 23.1).
- •Norma Coombs Elementary is the larger school with 370 students compared with 277.
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 Webster Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Webster Elementary ranks higher (46.6 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 Webster Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Pasadena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Norma Coombs Elementary: 370. Webster Elementary: 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Norma Coombs Elementary and Webster Elementary rank in California?
Norma Coombs Elementary is 3045th of 5,693 and Webster Elementary is 2102nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).