A. G. Cook Elementary vs Anderson 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.
A. G. Cook Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
345 students
Anderson Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
445 students
| Measure | A. G. Cook Elementary Garden Grove, California | Anderson Elementary Garden Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1022 of 5,693 | #2635 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13748 of 50,301 | #32718 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 345 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.6% | 80.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 51% |
| city | Garden Grove | Garden Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •A. G. Cook Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 38.8).
- •A. G. Cook Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 51%).
- •A. G. Cook Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 47%).
- •A. G. Cook Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.6% vs 80.4%).
- •Anderson Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 23.0).
- •Anderson Elementary is the larger school with 445 students compared with 345.
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 A. G. Cook Elementary better than Anderson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), A. G. Cook Elementary ranks higher (66.5 vs 38.8 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 A. G. Cook Elementary and Anderson Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Garden Grove and Garden Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A. G. Cook Elementary: 345. Anderson Elementary: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A. G. Cook Elementary and Anderson Elementary rank in California?
A. G. Cook Elementary is 1022nd of 5,693 and Anderson Elementary is 2635th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).