Bales Elementary School vs Santa Fe Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 40 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bales Elementary School
Buckeye · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
699 students
Santa Fe Elementary School
Peoria · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
698 students
| Measure | Bales Elementary School Buckeye, Arizona | Santa Fe Elementary School Peoria, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1119 of 1,136 | #547 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #50070 of 50,301 | #31345 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 699 | 698 |
| Enrollment | 699 | 698 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 39% |
| city | Buckeye | Peoria |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Fe Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.9 vs 6.5).
- •Santa Fe Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 12%).
- •Santa Fe Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 20%).
- •Santa Fe Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 20.0).
- •Bales Elementary School is the larger school with 699 students compared with 698.
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 Bales Elementary School better than Santa Fe Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Fe Elementary School ranks higher (40.9 vs 6.5 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 Bales Elementary School and Santa Fe Elementary School?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Buckeye and Peoria in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bales Elementary School: 699. Santa Fe Elementary School: 698. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bales Elementary School and Santa Fe Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Bales Elementary School is 1119th of 1,136 and Santa Fe Elementary School is 547th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).