Ben Hulse Elementary vs Imperial Cross Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Hulse Elementary
Imperial · Public elementary · Grades K–5
838 students
Imperial Cross Elementary
Imperial · Public elementary · Grades K–5
760 students
| Measure | Ben Hulse Elementary Imperial, California | Imperial Cross Elementary Imperial, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2404 of 5,693 | #3035 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30800 of 50,301 | #36374 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 838 | 760 |
| Enrollment | 838 | 760 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | Imperial | Imperial |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ben Hulse Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 33.3).
- •Imperial Cross Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.3% vs 66.7%).
- •Imperial Cross Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 22.6).
- •Ben Hulse Elementary is the larger school with 838 students compared with 760.
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 Ben Hulse Elementary better than Imperial Cross Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ben Hulse Elementary ranks higher (41.7 vs 33.3 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 Ben Hulse Elementary and Imperial Cross Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Imperial and Imperial in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Hulse Elementary: 838. Imperial Cross Elementary: 760. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Hulse Elementary and Imperial Cross Elementary rank in California?
Ben Hulse Elementary is 2404th of 5,693 and Imperial Cross Elementary is 3035th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).