Almond Elementary vs Hemlock Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Almond Elementary
Fontana · Public elementary · Grades K–6
418 students
Hemlock Elementary
Fontana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
426 students
| Measure | Almond Elementary Fontana, California | Hemlock Elementary Fontana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4722 of 5,693 | #3153 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46577 of 50,301 | #37274 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 418 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 78.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 37% |
| city | Fontana | Fontana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hemlock Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.9 vs 17.0).
- •Hemlock Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 19%).
- •Hemlock Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Hemlock Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.6% vs 85.2%).
- •Almond Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 23.7).
- •Hemlock Elementary is the larger school with 426 students compared with 418.
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 Almond Elementary better than Hemlock Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hemlock Elementary ranks higher (31.9 vs 17.0 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 Almond Elementary and Hemlock Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Fontana and Fontana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Almond Elementary: 418. Hemlock Elementary: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Almond Elementary and Hemlock Elementary rank in California?
Almond Elementary is 4722nd of 5,693 and Hemlock Elementary is 3153rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).