Carl E. Gilbert Elementary vs Rolling Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 129 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
Rolling Hills Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
490 students
| Measure | Carl E. Gilbert Elementary Buena Park, California | Rolling Hills Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #4262 of 5,693 | #138 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44264 of 50,301 | #3595 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% | 13.1% |
| Students per teacher | 27.2 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 82% |
| city | Buena Park | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rolling Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 20.9).
- •Rolling Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 39%).
- •Rolling Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 33%).
- •Rolling Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.1% vs 93.9%).
- •Rolling Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.4 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 Rolling Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rolling Hills Elementary ranks higher (82.6 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 Rolling Hills Elementary?
About 129 km in a straight line, between Buena Park and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary: 490. Rolling Hills Elementary: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl E. Gilbert Elementary and Rolling Hills Elementary rank in California?
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary is 4262nd of 5,693 and Rolling Hills Elementary is 138th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).