Anne Darling Elementary vs Empire Gardens Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 943 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anne Darling Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
260 students
Empire Gardens Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
214 students
| Measure | Anne Darling Elementary San Jose, California | Empire Gardens Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4350 of 5,693 | #3906 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44706 of 50,301 | #42351 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 260 | 214 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 214 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.1% | 70.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 17% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Empire Gardens Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.9 vs 20.2).
- •Anne Darling Elementary does better on math proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Empire Gardens Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Empire Gardens Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.6% vs 73.1%).
- •Anne Darling Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 19.5).
- •Anne Darling Elementary is the larger school with 260 students compared with 214.
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 Anne Darling Elementary better than Empire Gardens Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Empire Gardens Elementary ranks higher (23.9 vs 20.2 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 Anne Darling Elementary and Empire Gardens Elementary?
About 943 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anne Darling Elementary: 260. Empire Gardens Elementary: 214. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anne Darling Elementary and Empire Gardens Elementary rank in California?
Anne Darling Elementary is 4350th of 5,693 and Empire Gardens Elementary is 3906th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).