Calimesa Elementary vs Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calimesa Elementary
Yucaipa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
511 students
Valley Elementary
Yucaipa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
518 students
| Measure | Calimesa Elementary Yucaipa, California | Valley Elementary Yucaipa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4247 of 5,693 | #4867 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44201 of 50,301 | #47218 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 511 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 511 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.2% | 81.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 23% |
| city | Yucaipa | Yucaipa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Calimesa Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.0 vs 15.9).
- •Calimesa Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 23%).
- •Calimesa Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.3% vs 83.2%).
- •Calimesa Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 24.7).
- •Valley Elementary is the larger school with 518 students compared with 511.
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 Calimesa Elementary better than Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Calimesa Elementary ranks higher (21.0 vs 15.9 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 Calimesa Elementary and Valley Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Yucaipa and Yucaipa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calimesa Elementary: 511. Valley Elementary: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calimesa Elementary and Valley Elementary rank in California?
Calimesa Elementary is 4247th of 5,693 and Valley Elementary is 4867th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).