Cooley Ranch Elementary vs Pixley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 280 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cooley Ranch Elementary
Colton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
530 students
Pixley Elementary
Pixley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students
| Measure | Cooley Ranch Elementary Colton, California | Pixley Elementary Pixley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4611 of 5,693 | #4890 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46050 of 50,301 | #47318 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 530 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.6% | 96.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 24% |
| city | Colton | Pixley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cooley Ranch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.0 vs 15.7).
- •Pixley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Cooley Ranch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.6% vs 96.4%).
- •Pixley Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 23.0).
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 Cooley Ranch Elementary better than Pixley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cooley Ranch Elementary ranks higher (18.0 vs 15.7 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 Cooley Ranch Elementary and Pixley Elementary?
About 280 km in a straight line, between Colton and Pixley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cooley Ranch Elementary: 530. Pixley Elementary: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cooley Ranch Elementary and Pixley Elementary rank in California?
Cooley Ranch Elementary is 4611th of 5,693 and Pixley Elementary is 4890th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).