- Columbia Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Willard F. Payne Elementary (2168.6:1 vs. 658:1).
- Willard F. Payne Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Columbia Elementary (193 vs. 126).
- Columbia Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Willard F. Payne Elementary (15 vs. 3).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Willard F. Payne Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Columbia Elementary (193 vs. 126).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Columbia Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Willard F. Payne Elementary (15 vs. 3).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Columbia Elementary reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Willard F. Payne Elementary (4 vs. 3).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Columbia Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Willard F. Payne Elementary (2168.6:1 vs. 658:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
10 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Columbia Elementary
$24,828.53
Willard F. Payne Elementary
$23,155.14
Local revenue share
Columbia Elementary
22.3%
Willard F. Payne Elementary
18.4%
State revenue share
Columbia Elementary
61.7%
Willard F. Payne Elementary
69.5%
Federal revenue share
Columbia Elementary
16%
Willard F. Payne Elementary
12.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Columbia Elementary
13.6%
Willard F. Payne Elementary
28.8%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Poverty rate
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Unemployment rate
Los Angeles County
5.8%
Los Angeles County
5.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.