Central Elementary vs Hoffer Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Banning · Public elementary · Grades K–5
782 students
Hoffer Elementary
Banning · Public elementary · Grades K–5
367 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Banning, California | Hoffer Elementary Banning, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3817 of 5,693 | #5595 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41812 of 50,301 | #49848 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 782 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 782 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.6% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 13% |
| city | Banning | Banning |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.8 vs 8.2).
- •Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 13%).
- •Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 20%).
- •Central Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.6% vs 92.6%).
- •Hoffer Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 23.7).
- •Central Elementary is the larger school with 782 students compared with 367.
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 Central Elementary better than Hoffer Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary ranks higher (24.8 vs 8.2 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 Central Elementary and Hoffer Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Banning and Banning in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 782. Hoffer Elementary: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Hoffer Elementary rank in California?
Central Elementary is 3817th of 5,693 and Hoffer Elementary is 5595th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).