Chelwood Elementary vs McCollum Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chelwood Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades K–5
309 students
McCollum Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
302 students
| Measure | Chelwood Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico | McCollum Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #262 of 416 | #166 of 416 |
| National rank | #45577 of 50,301 | #41146 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 309 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 8.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 22% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McCollum Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.9 vs 18.8).
- •McCollum Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •McCollum Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 19%).
- •McCollum Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 99.4%).
- •McCollum Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 11.0).
- •Chelwood Elementary is the larger school with 309 students compared with 302.
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 Chelwood Elementary better than McCollum Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McCollum Elementary ranks higher (25.9 vs 18.8 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 Chelwood Elementary and McCollum Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chelwood Elementary: 309. McCollum Elementary: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chelwood Elementary and McCollum Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Chelwood Elementary is 262nd of 416 and McCollum Elementary is 166th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).