Cutler Elementary vs Palm Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cutler Elementary
Cutler · Public elementary · Grades K–5
607 students
Palm Elementary
Orosi · Public elementary · Grades K–5
573 students
| Measure | Cutler Elementary Cutler, California | Palm Elementary Orosi, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4286 of 5,693 | #2801 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44397 of 50,301 | #34324 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 607 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 607 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.9% | 94.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 50% |
| city | Cutler | Orosi |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palm Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.5 vs 20.7).
- •Palm Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 32%).
- •Palm Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 35%).
- •Cutler Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.9% vs 94.6%).
- •Cutler Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 20.5).
- •Cutler Elementary is the larger school with 607 students compared with 573.
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 Cutler Elementary better than Palm Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Palm Elementary ranks higher (36.5 vs 20.7 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 Cutler Elementary and Palm Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Cutler and Orosi in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cutler Elementary: 607. Palm Elementary: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cutler Elementary and Palm Elementary rank in California?
Cutler Elementary is 4286th of 5,693 and Palm Elementary is 2801st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).