Alameda Elementary vs Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alameda Elementary
Downey · Public elementary · Grades K–5
744 students
Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary
Downey · Public elementary · Grades K–5
796 students
| Measure | Alameda Elementary Downey, California | Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary Downey, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2476 of 5,693 | #2422 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #31429 of 50,301 | #30920 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 744 | 796 |
| Enrollment | 744 | 796 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.5% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 27.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Downey | Downey |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (40.7 vs 41.5).
- •Alameda Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Alameda Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 84.5%).
- •Alameda Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 27.4).
- •Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary is the larger school with 796 students compared with 744.
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 Alameda Elementary better than Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alameda Elementary and Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Downey and Downey in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alameda Elementary: 744. Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary: 796. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alameda Elementary and Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary rank in California?
Alameda Elementary is 2476th of 5,693 and Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary is 2422nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).