Citrus Elementary vs Cypress Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Citrus Elementary
Fontana · Public elementary · Grades K–6
596 students
Cypress Elementary
Fontana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
572 students
| Measure | Citrus Elementary Fontana, California | Cypress Elementary Fontana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5102 of 5,693 | #5161 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48120 of 50,301 | #48329 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 596 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 596 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.4% | 85.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 15% |
| city | Fontana | Fontana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (13.9 vs 13.4).
- •Citrus Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 15%).
- •Cypress Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.3% vs 86.4%).
- •Cypress Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 22.9).
- •Citrus Elementary is the larger school with 596 students compared with 572.
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 Citrus Elementary better than Cypress Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Citrus Elementary and Cypress Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Fontana and Fontana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Citrus Elementary: 596. Cypress Elementary: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Citrus Elementary and Cypress Elementary rank in California?
Citrus Elementary is 5102nd of 5,693 and Cypress Elementary is 5161st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).