Bell Gardens Elementary vs Ellen Ochoa Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 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
Ellen Ochoa Learning Center
Cudahy · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,052 students
| Measure | Bell Gardens Elementary Bell Gardens, California | Ellen Ochoa Learning Center Cudahy, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4054 of 5,693 | #4996 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43125 of 50,301 | #47734 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 624 | 1,052 |
| Enrollment | 624 | 1,052 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 96.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 19% |
| city | Bell Gardens | Cudahy |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bell Gardens Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.7 vs 14.8).
- •Bell Gardens Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 19%).
- •Bell Gardens Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 34%).
- •Bell Gardens Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.5% vs 96.6%).
- •Ellen Ochoa Learning Center does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 20.8).
- •Ellen Ochoa Learning Center is the larger school with 1,052 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 Ellen Ochoa Learning Center?
On the Success Index (US), Bell Gardens Elementary ranks higher (22.7 vs 14.8 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 Ellen Ochoa Learning Center?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bell Gardens and Cudahy in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Gardens Elementary: 624. Ellen Ochoa Learning Center: 1,052. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Gardens Elementary and Ellen Ochoa Learning Center rank in California?
Bell Gardens Elementary is 4054th of 5,693 and Ellen Ochoa Learning Center is 4996th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).