Arma J. Shull Elementary vs Fred Ekstrand Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arma J. Shull Elementary
San Dimas · Public elementary · Grades K–5
633 students
Fred Ekstrand Elementary
San Dimas · Public elementary · Grades K–5
475 students
| Measure | Arma J. Shull Elementary San Dimas, California | Fred Ekstrand Elementary San Dimas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #410 of 5,693 | #1828 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6401 of 50,301 | #24323 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 633 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.1% | 47.8% |
| Students per teacher | 28.8 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 50% |
| city | San Dimas | San Dimas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arma J. Shull Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 51.2).
- •Arma J. Shull Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 50%).
- •Arma J. Shull Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 53%).
- •Arma J. Shull Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.1% vs 47.8%).
- •Fred Ekstrand Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 28.8).
- •Arma J. Shull Elementary is the larger school with 633 students compared with 475.
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 Arma J. Shull Elementary better than Fred Ekstrand Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Arma J. Shull Elementary ranks higher (77.5 vs 51.2 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 Arma J. Shull Elementary and Fred Ekstrand Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between San Dimas and San Dimas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arma J. Shull Elementary: 633. Fred Ekstrand Elementary: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arma J. Shull Elementary and Fred Ekstrand Elementary rank in California?
Arma J. Shull Elementary is 410th of 5,693 and Fred Ekstrand Elementary is 1828th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).