Carl E. Gilbert Elementary vs Hendrick Ranch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 73 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
Hendrick Ranch Elementary
Moreno Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
490 students
| Measure | Carl E. Gilbert Elementary Buena Park, California | Hendrick Ranch Elementary Moreno Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4262 of 5,693 | #4376 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44264 of 50,301 | #44832 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 490 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.9% | 88.2% |
| Students per teacher | 27.2 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 30% |
| city | Buena Park | Moreno Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (20.9 vs 20.0).
- •Carl E. Gilbert Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 30%).
- •Hendrick Ranch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 33%).
- •Hendrick Ranch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.2% vs 93.9%).
- •Hendrick Ranch Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.3 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 Hendrick Ranch Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carl E. Gilbert Elementary and Hendrick Ranch Elementary?
About 73 km in a straight line, between Buena Park and Moreno Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary: 490. Hendrick Ranch Elementary: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl E. Gilbert Elementary and Hendrick Ranch Elementary rank in California?
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary is 4262nd of 5,693 and Hendrick Ranch Elementary is 4376th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).