Anderson Heights Elementary vs Branch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 609 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anderson Heights Elementary
Anderson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
261 students
Branch Elementary
Arroyo Grande · Public elementary · Grades K–6
261 students
| Measure | Anderson Heights Elementary Anderson, California | Branch Elementary Arroyo Grande, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3248 of 5,693 | #1220 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37929 of 50,301 | #16297 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 261 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 261 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.2% | 35.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 52% |
| city | Anderson | Arroyo Grande |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Branch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 30.9).
- •Branch Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 31%).
- •Branch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 43%).
- •Branch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.2% vs 76.2%).
- •Anderson Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 21.8).
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 Anderson Heights Elementary better than Branch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Branch Elementary ranks higher (62.7 vs 30.9 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 Anderson Heights Elementary and Branch Elementary?
About 609 km in a straight line, between Anderson and Arroyo Grande in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anderson Heights Elementary: 261. Branch Elementary: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anderson Heights Elementary and Branch Elementary rank in California?
Anderson Heights Elementary is 3248th of 5,693 and Branch Elementary is 1220th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).