Carl E. Gilbert Elementary vs Cerritos Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 37 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary
Buena Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
490 students
Cerritos Elementary
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
490 students
| Measure | Carl E. Gilbert Elementary Buena Park, California | Cerritos Elementary Glendale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4262 of 5,693 | #2222 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44264 of 50,301 | #28977 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 490 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.9% | 63.3% |
| Students per teacher | 27.2 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 43% |
| city | Buena Park | Glendale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cerritos Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.4 vs 20.9).
- •Cerritos Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 39%).
- •Cerritos Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 33%).
- •Cerritos Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.3% vs 93.9%).
- •Cerritos Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.5 vs 27.2).
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 Carl E. Gilbert Elementary better than Cerritos Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cerritos Elementary ranks higher (44.4 vs 20.9 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 Carl E. Gilbert Elementary and Cerritos Elementary?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Buena Park and Glendale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary: 490. Cerritos Elementary: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl E. Gilbert Elementary and Cerritos Elementary rank in California?
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary is 4262nd of 5,693 and Cerritos Elementary is 2222nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).