Buttonwillow Elementary vs Garden Village Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 370 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buttonwillow Elementary
Buttonwillow · Public elementary · Grades K–8
288 students
Garden Village Elementary
Colma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students
| Measure | Buttonwillow Elementary Buttonwillow, California | Garden Village Elementary Colma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3945 of 5,693 | #2978 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42553 of 50,301 | #35906 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 288 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.6% | 60.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| city | Buttonwillow | Colma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden Village Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.0 vs 23.6).
- •Garden Village Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Garden Village Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 24%).
- •Garden Village Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 90.6%).
- •Buttonwillow Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 24.0).
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 Buttonwillow Elementary better than Garden Village Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Garden Village Elementary ranks higher (34.0 vs 23.6 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 Buttonwillow Elementary and Garden Village Elementary?
About 370 km in a straight line, between Buttonwillow and Colma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buttonwillow Elementary: 288. Garden Village Elementary: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buttonwillow Elementary and Garden Village Elementary rank in California?
Buttonwillow Elementary is 3945th of 5,693 and Garden Village Elementary is 2978th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).