Coolidge Elementary vs Valentine Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coolidge Elementary
San Gabriel · Public elementary · Grades K–5
232 students
Valentine Elementary
San Marino · Public elementary · Grades K–5
711 students
| Measure | Coolidge Elementary San Gabriel, California | Valentine Elementary San Marino, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1489 of 5,693 | #35 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #19699 of 50,301 | #2332 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 232 | 711 |
| Enrollment | 232 | 711 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.1% | 11.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 91% |
| city | San Gabriel | San Marino |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valentine Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.3 vs 57.8).
- •Valentine Elementary does better on math proficiency (91% vs 57%).
- •Valentine Elementary does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 67%).
- •Valentine Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.3% vs 65.1%).
- •Valentine Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 21.1).
- •Valentine Elementary is the larger school with 711 students compared with 232.
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 Coolidge Elementary better than Valentine Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Valentine Elementary ranks higher (85.3 vs 57.8 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 Coolidge Elementary and Valentine Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between San Gabriel and San Marino in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coolidge Elementary: 232. Valentine Elementary: 711. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coolidge Elementary and Valentine Elementary rank in California?
Coolidge Elementary is 1489th of 5,693 and Valentine Elementary is 35th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).