Castle View Elementary vs William Howard Taft Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle View Elementary
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades K–6
684 students
William Howard Taft Elementary
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades K–6
635 students
| Measure | Castle View Elementary Riverside, California | William Howard Taft Elementary Riverside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2068 of 5,693 | #3540 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #27140 of 50,301 | #40123 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 684 | 635 |
| Enrollment | 684 | 635 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.9% | 73.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 29% |
| city | Riverside | Riverside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Castle View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 27.5).
- •Castle View Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 29%).
- •Castle View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 43%).
- •Castle View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.9% vs 73.4%).
- •Castle View Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 24.4).
- •Castle View Elementary is the larger school with 684 students compared with 635.
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 Castle View Elementary better than William Howard Taft Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Castle View Elementary ranks higher (47.0 vs 27.5 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 Castle View Elementary and William Howard Taft Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Riverside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castle View Elementary: 684. William Howard Taft Elementary: 635. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castle View Elementary and William Howard Taft Elementary rank in California?
Castle View Elementary is 2068th of 5,693 and William Howard Taft Elementary is 3540th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).