Bear Gulch Elementary vs Central Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Gulch Elementary
Rancho Cucamonga · Public elementary · Grades K–5
443 students
Central Elementary
Rancho Cucamonga · Public elementary · Grades K–5
436 students
| Measure | Bear Gulch Elementary Rancho Cucamonga, California | Central Elementary Rancho Cucamonga, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3458 of 5,693 | #3240 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #39505 of 50,301 | #37863 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 443 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84% | 75.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 37% |
| city | Rancho Cucamonga | Rancho Cucamonga |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.0 vs 28.5).
- •Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Bear Gulch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 44%).
- •Central Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.2% vs 84%).
- •Bear Gulch Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 24.2).
- •Bear Gulch Elementary is the larger school with 443 students compared with 436.
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 Bear Gulch Elementary better than Central Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary ranks higher (31.0 vs 28.5 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 Bear Gulch Elementary and Central Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Rancho Cucamonga and Rancho Cucamonga in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Gulch Elementary: 443. Central Elementary: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Gulch Elementary and Central Elementary rank in California?
Bear Gulch Elementary is 3458th of 5,693 and Central Elementary is 3240th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).