Carl E. Gilbert Elementary vs Ronald Reagan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 415 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
Ronald Reagan Elementary
Chowchilla · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
490 students
| Measure | Carl E. Gilbert Elementary Buena Park, California | Ronald Reagan Elementary Chowchilla, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4262 of 5,693 | #4880 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44264 of 50,301 | #47275 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 3–4 |
| Students | 490 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.9% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 27.2 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 30% |
| city | Buena Park | Chowchilla |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carl E. Gilbert Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.9 vs 15.8).
- •Carl E. Gilbert Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 30%).
- •Carl E. Gilbert Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 28%).
- •Ronald Reagan Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.2% vs 93.9%).
- •Ronald Reagan 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 Ronald Reagan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carl E. Gilbert Elementary ranks higher (20.9 vs 15.8 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 Ronald Reagan Elementary?
About 415 km in a straight line, between Buena Park and Chowchilla in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary: 490. Ronald Reagan Elementary: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl E. Gilbert Elementary and Ronald Reagan Elementary rank in California?
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary is 4262nd of 5,693 and Ronald Reagan Elementary is 4880th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).