Bella Vista Elementary vs Cabot Yerxa Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bella Vista Elementary
Desert Hot Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
779 students
Cabot Yerxa Elementary
Desert Hot Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
664 students
| Measure | Bella Vista Elementary Desert Hot Springs, California | Cabot Yerxa Elementary Desert Hot Springs, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4686 of 5,693 | #4893 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46417 of 50,301 | #47341 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 779 | 664 |
| Enrollment | 779 | 664 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92% | 94.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 27% |
| city | Desert Hot Springs | Desert Hot Springs |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bella Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.3 vs 15.6).
- •Cabot Yerxa Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 18%).
- •Bella Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 31%).
- •Bella Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92% vs 94.4%).
- •Cabot Yerxa Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 21.1).
- •Bella Vista Elementary is the larger school with 779 students compared with 664.
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 Bella Vista Elementary better than Cabot Yerxa Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bella Vista Elementary ranks higher (17.3 vs 15.6 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 Bella Vista Elementary and Cabot Yerxa Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Desert Hot Springs and Desert Hot Springs in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bella Vista Elementary: 779. Cabot Yerxa Elementary: 664. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bella Vista Elementary and Cabot Yerxa Elementary rank in California?
Bella Vista Elementary is 4686th of 5,693 and Cabot Yerxa Elementary is 4893rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).