Cypress Elementary vs Poplar 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.
Cypress Elementary
Fontana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
572 students
Poplar Elementary
Fontana · Public elementary · Grades K–6
450 students
| Measure | Cypress Elementary Fontana, California | Poplar Elementary Fontana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5161 of 5,693 | #4087 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48329 of 50,301 | #43296 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 572 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 572 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.3% | 88.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 27% |
| city | Fontana | Fontana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poplar Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.5 vs 13.4).
- •Poplar Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 15%).
- •Poplar Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 28%).
- •Cypress Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.3% vs 88.2%).
- •Poplar Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 21.2).
- •Cypress Elementary is the larger school with 572 students compared with 450.
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 Cypress Elementary better than Poplar Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Poplar Elementary ranks higher (22.5 vs 13.4 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 Cypress Elementary and Poplar Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Fontana and Fontana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cypress Elementary: 572. Poplar Elementary: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cypress Elementary and Poplar Elementary rank in California?
Cypress Elementary is 5161st of 5,693 and Poplar Elementary is 4087th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).