Davidson Elementary vs Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Davidson Elementary
San Bernardino · Public elementary · Grades K–6
408 students
Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary
San Bernardino · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
| Measure | Davidson Elementary San Bernardino, California | Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary San Bernardino, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5060 of 5,693 | #2820 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47952 of 50,301 | #34525 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 408 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.3% | 93.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 47% |
| city | San Bernardino | San Bernardino |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.2 vs 14.3).
- •Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 25%).
- •Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 31%).
- •Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.7% vs 95.3%).
- •Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 21.5).
- •Davidson Elementary is the larger school with 408 students compared with 379.
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 Davidson Elementary better than Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary ranks higher (36.2 vs 14.3 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 Davidson Elementary and Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between San Bernardino and San Bernardino in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Davidson Elementary: 408. Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Davidson Elementary and Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary rank in California?
Davidson Elementary is 5060th of 5,693 and Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary is 2820th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).