Carl E. Gilbert Elementary vs Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 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
Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary
Buena Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
365 students
| Measure | Carl E. Gilbert Elementary Buena Park, California | Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary Buena Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4262 of 5,693 | #3846 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44264 of 50,301 | #42003 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 490 | 365 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.9% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 27.2 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 39% |
| city | Buena Park | Buena Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.5 vs 20.9).
- •Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.7% vs 93.9%).
- •Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 27.2).
- •Carl E. Gilbert Elementary is the larger school with 490 students compared with 365.
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 Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary ranks higher (24.5 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 Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Buena Park and Buena Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary: 490. Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary: 365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl E. Gilbert Elementary and Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary rank in California?
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary is 4262nd of 5,693 and Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary is 3846th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).