Cesar E. Chavez Elementary vs Garfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
Bell Gardens · Public elementary · Grades K–5
702 students
Garfield Elementary
Bell Gardens · Public elementary · Grades K–5
455 students
| Measure | Cesar E. Chavez Elementary Bell Gardens, California | Garfield Elementary Bell Gardens, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3775 of 5,693 | #4911 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41567 of 50,301 | #47425 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 702 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 702 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 88.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 29% |
| city | Bell Gardens | Bell Gardens |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cesar E. Chavez Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.2 vs 15.4).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 24%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.1% vs 91.5%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 22.6).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Elementary is the larger school with 702 students compared with 455.
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 Cesar E. Chavez Elementary better than Garfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cesar E. Chavez Elementary ranks higher (25.2 vs 15.4 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 Cesar E. Chavez Elementary and Garfield Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bell Gardens and Bell Gardens in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary: 702. Garfield Elementary: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar E. Chavez Elementary and Garfield Elementary rank in California?
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary is 3775th of 5,693 and Garfield Elementary is 4911th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).