California Avenue Elementary vs Old River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 490 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
California Avenue Elementary
Riverbank · Public elementary · Grades K–5
540 students
Old River Elementary
Downey · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
540 students
| Measure | California Avenue Elementary Riverbank, California | Old River Elementary Downey, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5045 of 5,693 | #2579 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47898 of 50,301 | #32201 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 540 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.9% | 80.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 30.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 46% |
| city | Riverbank | Downey |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Old River Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.6 vs 14.4).
- •Old River Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 23%).
- •Old River Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 25%).
- •Old River Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.7% vs 85.9%).
- •California Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 30.0).
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 California Avenue Elementary better than Old River Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Old River Elementary ranks higher (39.6 vs 14.4 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 California Avenue Elementary and Old River Elementary?
About 490 km in a straight line, between Riverbank and Downey in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
California Avenue Elementary: 540. Old River Elementary: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do California Avenue Elementary and Old River Elementary rank in California?
California Avenue Elementary is 5045th of 5,693 and Old River Elementary is 2579th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).