Carver (Charles J.) Elementary vs Loyal Barker Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carver (Charles J.) Elementary
Cerritos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
444 students
Loyal Barker Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
444 students
| Measure | Carver (Charles J.) Elementary Cerritos, California | Loyal Barker Elementary Garden Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1257 of 5,693 | #416 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16776 of 50,301 | #6432 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 444 | 444 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.4% | 28.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 77% |
| city | Cerritos | Garden Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Loyal Barker Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 62.0).
- •Loyal Barker Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 64%).
- •Loyal Barker Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 68%).
- •Loyal Barker Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 55.4%).
- •Carver (Charles J.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 24.7).
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 Carver (Charles J.) Elementary better than Loyal Barker Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Loyal Barker Elementary ranks higher (77.5 vs 62.0 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 Carver (Charles J.) Elementary and Loyal Barker Elementary?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Cerritos and Garden Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carver (Charles J.) Elementary: 444. Loyal Barker Elementary: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver (Charles J.) Elementary and Loyal Barker Elementary rank in California?
Carver (Charles J.) Elementary is 1257th of 5,693 and Loyal Barker Elementary is 416th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).