Bell Gardens Elementary vs Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell Gardens Elementary
Bell Gardens · Public elementary · Grades K–5
624 students
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
Bell Gardens · Public elementary · Grades K–5
702 students
| Measure | Bell Gardens Elementary Bell Gardens, California | Cesar E. Chavez Elementary Bell Gardens, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4054 of 5,693 | #3775 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43125 of 50,301 | #41567 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 624 | 702 |
| Enrollment | 624 | 702 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 91.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Bell Gardens | Bell Gardens |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cesar E. Chavez Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.2 vs 22.7).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 38%).
- •Bell Gardens Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.5% vs 91.5%).
- •Bell Gardens Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 22.6).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Elementary is the larger school with 702 students compared with 624.
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 Bell Gardens Elementary better than Cesar E. Chavez Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cesar E. Chavez Elementary ranks higher (25.2 vs 22.7 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 Bell Gardens Elementary and Cesar E. Chavez Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Bell Gardens and Bell Gardens in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Gardens Elementary: 624. Cesar E. Chavez Elementary: 702. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Gardens Elementary and Cesar E. Chavez Elementary rank in California?
Bell Gardens Elementary is 4054th of 5,693 and Cesar E. Chavez Elementary is 3775th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).