Cortada Elementary vs Potrero Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 601 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cortada Elementary
El Monte · Public elementary · Grades K–6
322 students
Potrero Elementary
El Monte · Public elementary · Grades K–8
596 students
| Measure | Cortada Elementary El Monte, California | Potrero Elementary El Monte, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4210 of 5,693 | #4304 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44010 of 50,301 | #44480 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 322 | 596 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 596 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.9% | 95.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 30% |
| city | El Monte | El Monte |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (21.3 vs 20.6).
- •Potrero Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 25%).
- •Cortada Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Cortada Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.9% vs 95.3%).
- •Cortada Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 21.3).
- •Potrero Elementary is the larger school with 596 students compared with 322.
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 Cortada Elementary better than Potrero 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 Cortada Elementary and Potrero Elementary?
About 601 m in a straight line, between El Monte and El Monte in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cortada Elementary: 322. Potrero Elementary: 596. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cortada Elementary and Potrero Elementary rank in California?
Cortada Elementary is 4210th of 5,693 and Potrero Elementary is 4304th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).