Carl E. Gilbert Elementary vs Mound Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 119 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
Mound Elementary
Ventura · Public elementary · Grades K–5
490 students
| Measure | Carl E. Gilbert Elementary Buena Park, California | Mound Elementary Ventura, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #4262 of 5,693 | #548 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44264 of 50,301 | #7972 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% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 27.2 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 78% |
| city | Buena Park | Ventura |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mound Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 20.9).
- •Mound Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 39%).
- •Mound Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 33%).
- •Mound Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 93.9%).
- •Mound 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 Mound Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mound Elementary ranks higher (75.0 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 Mound Elementary?
About 119 km in a straight line, between Buena Park and Ventura in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary: 490. Mound Elementary: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl E. Gilbert Elementary and Mound Elementary rank in California?
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary is 4262nd of 5,693 and Mound Elementary is 548th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).