Avondale Elementary vs Bancroft Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avondale Elementary
Spring Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
291 students
Bancroft Elementary
Spring Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–8
391 students
| Measure | Avondale Elementary Spring Valley, California | Bancroft Elementary Spring Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3635 of 5,693 | #5537 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40743 of 50,301 | #49676 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 291 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.7% | 93.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 18% |
| city | Spring Valley | Spring Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Avondale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 9.1).
- •Avondale Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 18%).
- •Avondale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 24%).
- •Avondale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.7% vs 93.1%).
- •Bancroft Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.1 vs 26.5).
- •Bancroft Elementary is the larger school with 391 students compared with 291.
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 Avondale Elementary better than Bancroft Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Avondale Elementary ranks higher (26.4 vs 9.1 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 Avondale Elementary and Bancroft Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Spring Valley and Spring Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avondale Elementary: 291. Bancroft Elementary: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avondale Elementary and Bancroft Elementary rank in California?
Avondale Elementary is 3635th of 5,693 and Bancroft Elementary is 5537th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).