Alcott Elementary vs Emerson 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.
Alcott Elementary
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades K–6
603 students
Emerson Elementary
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades K–6
669 students
| Measure | Alcott Elementary Riverside, California | Emerson Elementary Riverside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2649 of 5,693 | #3947 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32861 of 50,301 | #42561 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 603 | 669 |
| Enrollment | 603 | 669 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.5% | 84.3% |
| Students per teacher | 26.2 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 31% |
| city | Riverside | Riverside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alcott Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 23.6).
- •Alcott Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 31%).
- •Alcott Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 40%).
- •Alcott Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.5% vs 84.3%).
- •Emerson Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 26.2).
- •Emerson Elementary is the larger school with 669 students compared with 603.
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 Alcott Elementary better than Emerson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alcott Elementary ranks higher (38.6 vs 23.6 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 Alcott Elementary and Emerson Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Riverside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alcott Elementary: 603. Emerson Elementary: 669. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alcott Elementary and Emerson Elementary rank in California?
Alcott Elementary is 2649th of 5,693 and Emerson Elementary is 3947th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).