Caryn Elementary vs John L. Golden Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caryn Elementary
Alta Loma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
553 students
John L. Golden Elementary
Etiwanda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
916 students
| Measure | Caryn Elementary Alta Loma, California | John L. Golden Elementary Etiwanda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #481 of 5,693 | #334 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7178 of 50,301 | #5556 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 553 | 916 |
| Enrollment | 553 | 916 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 18.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 79% |
| city | Alta Loma | Etiwanda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John L. Golden Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 76.2).
- •John L. Golden Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 74%).
- •John L. Golden Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 77%).
- •John L. Golden Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 24.1%).
- •Caryn Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 24.8).
- •John L. Golden Elementary is the larger school with 916 students compared with 553.
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 Caryn Elementary better than John L. Golden Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John L. Golden Elementary ranks higher (79.0 vs 76.2 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 Caryn Elementary and John L. Golden Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Alta Loma and Etiwanda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caryn Elementary: 553. John L. Golden Elementary: 916. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caryn Elementary and John L. Golden Elementary rank in California?
Caryn Elementary is 481st of 5,693 and John L. Golden Elementary is 334th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).