Cesar E. Chavez Elementary vs Joseph Arnold Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 434 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
628 students
Joseph Arnold Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
628 students
| Measure | Cesar E. Chavez Elementary Salinas, California | Joseph Arnold Elementary Torrance, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #4096 of 5,693 | #797 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43321 of 50,301 | #11017 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 628 | 628 |
| Enrollment | 628 | 628 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.1% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 26.2 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 68% |
| city | Salinas | Torrance |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph Arnold Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 22.4).
- •Joseph Arnold Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 33%).
- •Joseph Arnold Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 42%).
- •Joseph Arnold Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 95.1%).
- •Joseph Arnold Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.2 vs 26.2).
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 Joseph Arnold Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph Arnold Elementary ranks higher (70.4 vs 22.4 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 Joseph Arnold Elementary?
About 434 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Torrance in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary: 628. Joseph Arnold Elementary: 628. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar E. Chavez Elementary and Joseph Arnold Elementary rank in California?
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary is 4096th of 5,693 and Joseph Arnold Elementary is 797th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).