Albert Baxter Elementary vs Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albert Baxter Elementary
Bellflower · Public elementary · Grades K–6
309 students
Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary
Downey · Public elementary · Grades K–5
796 students
| Measure | Albert Baxter Elementary Bellflower, California | Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary Downey, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2742 of 5,693 | #2422 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #33709 of 50,301 | #30920 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 309 | 796 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 796 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.2% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 27.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 42% |
| city | Bellflower | Downey |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.5 vs 37.4).
- •Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Albert Baxter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 48%).
- •Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 82.2%).
- •Albert Baxter Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 27.4).
- •Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary is the larger school with 796 students compared with 309.
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 Albert Baxter Elementary better than Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary ranks higher (41.5 vs 37.4 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 Albert Baxter Elementary and Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bellflower and Downey in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albert Baxter Elementary: 309. Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary: 796. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albert Baxter Elementary and Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary rank in California?
Albert Baxter Elementary is 2742nd of 5,693 and Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary is 2422nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).