Central Elementary vs Cucamonga 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.
Central Elementary
Rancho Cucamonga · Public elementary · Grades K–5
436 students
Cucamonga Elementary
Rancho Cucamonga · Public elementary · Grades K–5
452 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Rancho Cucamonga, California | Cucamonga Elementary Rancho Cucamonga, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3240 of 5,693 | #3687 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37863 of 50,301 | #41059 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 436 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.2% | 82.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Rancho Cucamonga | Rancho Cucamonga |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.0 vs 26.0).
- •Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 43%).
- •Central Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.2% vs 82.3%).
- •Cucamonga Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 24.2).
- •Cucamonga Elementary is the larger school with 452 students compared with 436.
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 Cucamonga Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary ranks higher (31.0 vs 26.0 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 Central Elementary and Cucamonga Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Rancho Cucamonga and Rancho Cucamonga in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 436. Cucamonga Elementary: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Cucamonga Elementary rank in California?
Central Elementary is 3240th of 5,693 and Cucamonga Elementary is 3687th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).