Clinton Elementary vs Riverdale 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.
Clinton Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
413 students
Riverdale Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
501 students
| Measure | Clinton Elementary Garden Grove, California | Riverdale Elementary Garden Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3300 of 5,693 | #3388 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38315 of 50,301 | #38958 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 413 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | 84.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 26.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 43% |
| city | Garden Grove | Garden Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (30.3 vs 29.4).
- •Riverdale Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 41%).
- •Clinton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Riverdale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.2% vs 90.3%).
- •Clinton Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.3 vs 26.4).
- •Riverdale Elementary is the larger school with 501 students compared with 413.
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 Clinton Elementary better than Riverdale 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 Clinton Elementary and Riverdale Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Garden Grove and Garden Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clinton Elementary: 413. Riverdale Elementary: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clinton Elementary and Riverdale Elementary rank in California?
Clinton Elementary is 3300th of 5,693 and Riverdale Elementary is 3388th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).