Cherrylee Elementary vs Rio Hondo Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherrylee Elementary
El Monte · Public elementary · Grades K–6
292 students
Rio Hondo Elementary
Arcadia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
636 students
| Measure | Cherrylee Elementary El Monte, California | Rio Hondo Elementary Arcadia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2891 of 5,693 | #2769 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #35187 of 50,301 | #34002 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 292 | 636 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 636 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.8% | 78.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 39% |
| city | El Monte | Arcadia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rio Hondo Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.0 vs 35.1).
- •Cherrylee Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 39%).
- •Rio Hondo Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Rio Hondo Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.5% vs 80.8%).
- •Rio Hondo Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 22.5).
- •Rio Hondo Elementary is the larger school with 636 students compared with 292.
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 Cherrylee Elementary better than Rio Hondo Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rio Hondo Elementary ranks higher (37.0 vs 35.1 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 Cherrylee Elementary and Rio Hondo Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between El Monte and Arcadia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherrylee Elementary: 292. Rio Hondo Elementary: 636. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherrylee Elementary and Rio Hondo Elementary rank in California?
Cherrylee Elementary is 2891st of 5,693 and Rio Hondo Elementary is 2769th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).