Cerritos Elementary vs Frank Vessels 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.
Cerritos Elementary
Anaheim · Public elementary · Grades K–6
368 students
Frank Vessels Elementary
Cypress · Public elementary · Grades K–6
650 students
| Measure | Cerritos Elementary Anaheim, California | Frank Vessels Elementary Cypress, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2737 of 5,693 | #955 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #33645 of 50,301 | #13003 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 368 | 650 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 650 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 66% |
| city | Anaheim | Cypress |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frank Vessels Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 37.5).
- •Frank Vessels Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 42%).
- •Frank Vessels Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 48%).
- •Frank Vessels Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 72%).
- •Cerritos Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 25.0).
- •Frank Vessels Elementary is the larger school with 650 students compared with 368.
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 Cerritos Elementary better than Frank Vessels Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Frank Vessels Elementary ranks higher (67.6 vs 37.5 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 Cerritos Elementary and Frank Vessels Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Anaheim and Cypress in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cerritos Elementary: 368. Frank Vessels Elementary: 650. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cerritos Elementary and Frank Vessels Elementary rank in California?
Cerritos Elementary is 2737th of 5,693 and Frank Vessels Elementary is 955th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).