Bitely (Arlene) Elementary vs Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 681 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bitely (Arlene) Elementary
Rosemead · Public elementary · Grades K–6
409 students
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary
Rosemead · Public elementary · Grades K–6
390 students
| Measure | Bitely (Arlene) Elementary Rosemead, California | Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary Rosemead, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1831 of 5,693 | #1840 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #24378 of 50,301 | #24453 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 409 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.7% | 77.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 59% |
| city | Rosemead | Rosemead |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (51.1 vs 51.0).
- •Bitely (Arlene) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 59%).
- •Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.2% vs 80.7%).
- •Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 24.1).
- •Bitely (Arlene) Elementary is the larger school with 409 students compared with 390.
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 Bitely (Arlene) Elementary better than Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bitely (Arlene) Elementary and Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary?
About 681 m in a straight line, between Rosemead and Rosemead in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bitely (Arlene) Elementary: 409. Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bitely (Arlene) Elementary and Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary rank in California?
Bitely (Arlene) Elementary is 1831st of 5,693 and Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary is 1840th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).