Cumberland Elementary vs Ellis Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cumberland Elementary
Sunnyvale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
586 students
Ellis Elementary
Sunnyvale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
768 students
| Measure | Cumberland Elementary Sunnyvale, California | Ellis Elementary Sunnyvale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #73 of 5,693 | #1114 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2881 of 50,301 | #14903 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 586 | 768 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 768 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.7% | 24.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 56% |
| city | Sunnyvale | Sunnyvale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cumberland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.0 vs 64.8).
- •Cumberland Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 56%).
- •Cumberland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 64%).
- •Cumberland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.7% vs 24.6%).
- •Cumberland Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 21.9).
- •Ellis Elementary is the larger school with 768 students compared with 586.
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 Cumberland Elementary better than Ellis Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cumberland Elementary ranks higher (84.0 vs 64.8 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 Cumberland Elementary and Ellis Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Sunnyvale and Sunnyvale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cumberland Elementary: 586. Ellis Elementary: 768. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cumberland Elementary and Ellis Elementary rank in California?
Cumberland Elementary is 73rd of 5,693 and Ellis Elementary is 1114th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).