Bobbie Smith Elementary vs Harry S. Truman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 176 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bobbie Smith Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
635 students
Harry S. Truman Elementary
La Quinta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
635 students
| Measure | Bobbie Smith Elementary Long Beach, California | Harry S. Truman Elementary La Quinta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3354 of 5,693 | #2281 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38738 of 50,301 | #29583 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 635 | 635 |
| Enrollment | 635 | 635 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 80.2% |
| Students per teacher | 27.6 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 49% |
| city | Long Beach | La Quinta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harry S. Truman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.5 vs 29.7).
- •Harry S. Truman Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 40%).
- •Harry S. Truman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 45%).
- •Harry S. Truman Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.2% vs 85.4%).
- •Harry S. Truman Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.4 vs 27.6).
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 Bobbie Smith Elementary better than Harry S. Truman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harry S. Truman Elementary ranks higher (43.5 vs 29.7 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 Bobbie Smith Elementary and Harry S. Truman Elementary?
About 176 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and La Quinta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bobbie Smith Elementary: 635. Harry S. Truman Elementary: 635. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bobbie Smith Elementary and Harry S. Truman Elementary rank in California?
Bobbie Smith Elementary is 3354th of 5,693 and Harry S. Truman Elementary is 2281st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).