Alice Birney Elementary vs Cooley Ranch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alice Birney Elementary
Colton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
681 students
Cooley Ranch Elementary
Colton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
530 students
| Measure | Alice Birney Elementary Colton, California | Cooley Ranch Elementary Colton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5414 of 5,693 | #4611 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49221 of 50,301 | #46050 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 681 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 681 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 80.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 24% |
| city | Colton | Colton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cooley Ranch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.0 vs 10.8).
- •Cooley Ranch Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 15%).
- •Cooley Ranch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Cooley Ranch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.6% vs 90.7%).
- •Alice Birney Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 23.0).
- •Alice Birney Elementary is the larger school with 681 students compared with 530.
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 Alice Birney Elementary better than Cooley Ranch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cooley Ranch Elementary ranks higher (18.0 vs 10.8 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 Alice Birney Elementary and Cooley Ranch Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Colton and Colton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice Birney Elementary: 681. Cooley Ranch Elementary: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice Birney Elementary and Cooley Ranch Elementary rank in California?
Alice Birney Elementary is 5414th of 5,693 and Cooley Ranch Elementary is 4611th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).