Carmel River Elementary vs Gerber Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 393 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmel River Elementary
Carmel · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
Gerber Elementary
Gerber · Public elementary · Grades K–8
400 students
| Measure | Carmel River Elementary Carmel, California | Gerber Elementary Gerber, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #117 of 5,693 | #5021 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3418 of 50,301 | #47820 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 400 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.8% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 15% |
| city | Carmel | Gerber |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carmel River Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 14.6).
- •Carmel River Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 15%).
- •Carmel River Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 29%).
- •Carmel River Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.8% vs 81.5%).
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 Carmel River Elementary better than Gerber Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carmel River Elementary ranks higher (82.9 vs 14.6 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 Carmel River Elementary and Gerber Elementary?
About 393 km in a straight line, between Carmel and Gerber in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmel River Elementary: 400. Gerber Elementary: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmel River Elementary and Gerber Elementary rank in California?
Carmel River Elementary is 117th of 5,693 and Gerber Elementary is 5021st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).