Ben Hulse Elementary vs McKinley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 5.0 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
McKinley Elementary
El Centro · Public elementary · Grades K–6
456 students
| Measure | Ben Hulse Elementary Imperial, California | McKinley Elementary El Centro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2404 of 5,693 | #4121 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30800 of 50,301 | #43465 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 838 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 838 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 87.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 33% |
| city | Imperial | El Centro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ben Hulse Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 22.2).
- •Ben Hulse Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •Ben Hulse Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 37%).
- •Ben Hulse Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 87.1%).
- •Ben Hulse Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 25.3).
- •Ben Hulse Elementary is the larger school with 838 students compared with 456.
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 McKinley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ben Hulse Elementary ranks higher (41.7 vs 22.2 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 McKinley Elementary?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Imperial and El Centro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Hulse Elementary: 838. McKinley Elementary: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Hulse Elementary and McKinley Elementary rank in California?
Ben Hulse Elementary is 2404th of 5,693 and McKinley Elementary is 4121st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).