Cortada Elementary vs Shirpser Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km 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
Shirpser Elementary
El Monte · Public elementary · Grades K–6
440 students
| Measure | Cortada Elementary El Monte, California | Shirpser Elementary El Monte, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4210 of 5,693 | #4074 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44010 of 50,301 | #43244 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 322 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.9% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 32% |
| city | El Monte | El Monte |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shirpser Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.6 vs 21.3).
- •Shirpser Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •Cortada Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Shirpser Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.5% vs 92.9%).
- •Cortada Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 22.0).
- •Shirpser Elementary is the larger school with 440 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 Shirpser Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shirpser Elementary ranks higher (22.6 vs 21.3 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 Cortada Elementary and Shirpser Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between El Monte and El Monte in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cortada Elementary: 322. Shirpser Elementary: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cortada Elementary and Shirpser Elementary rank in California?
Cortada Elementary is 4210th of 5,693 and Shirpser Elementary is 4074th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).