Charles Bursch Elementary vs Ernest R. Geddes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Bursch Elementary
Baldwin Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
409 students
Ernest R. Geddes Elementary
Baldwin Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
662 students
| Measure | Charles Bursch Elementary Baldwin Park, California | Ernest R. Geddes Elementary Baldwin Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4962 of 5,693 | #4367 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47621 of 50,301 | #44780 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 409 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.4% | 90.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 32% |
| city | Baldwin Park | Baldwin Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ernest R. Geddes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.1 vs 15.0).
- •Ernest R. Geddes Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •Ernest R. Geddes Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Ernest R. Geddes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.6% vs 91.4%).
- •Charles Bursch Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 23.6).
- •Ernest R. Geddes Elementary is the larger school with 662 students compared with 409.
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 Charles Bursch Elementary better than Ernest R. Geddes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ernest R. Geddes Elementary ranks higher (20.1 vs 15.0 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 Charles Bursch Elementary and Ernest R. Geddes Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Baldwin Park and Baldwin Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Bursch Elementary: 409. Ernest R. Geddes Elementary: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Bursch Elementary and Ernest R. Geddes Elementary rank in California?
Charles Bursch Elementary is 4962nd of 5,693 and Ernest R. Geddes Elementary is 4367th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).