Crafton Elementary vs Mentone Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crafton Elementary
Redlands · Public elementary · Grades K–5
694 students
Mentone Elementary
Mentone · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students
| Measure | Crafton Elementary Redlands, California | Mentone Elementary Mentone, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2031 of 5,693 | #3483 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #26797 of 50,301 | #39700 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 694 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 694 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 79.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 32% |
| city | Redlands | Mentone |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crafton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 28.2).
- •Crafton Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Crafton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 46%).
- •Crafton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.5% vs 79.1%).
- •Crafton Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.8 vs 25.2).
- •Crafton Elementary is the larger school with 694 students compared with 378.
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 Crafton Elementary better than Mentone Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Crafton Elementary ranks higher (47.5 vs 28.2 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 Crafton Elementary and Mentone Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Redlands and Mentone in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crafton Elementary: 694. Mentone Elementary: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crafton Elementary and Mentone Elementary rank in California?
Crafton Elementary is 2031st of 5,693 and Mentone Elementary is 3483rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).