Dayton Heights Elementary vs Empire Gardens Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 487 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dayton Heights Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
214 students
Empire Gardens Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
214 students
| Measure | Dayton Heights Elementary Los Angeles, California | Empire Gardens Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3218 of 5,693 | #3906 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37720 of 50,301 | #42351 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 214 | 214 |
| Enrollment | 214 | 214 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.7% | 70.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 17% |
| city | Los Angeles | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dayton Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.2 vs 23.9).
- •Dayton Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Dayton Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Empire Gardens Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.6% vs 96.7%).
- •Dayton Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 19.5).
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 Dayton Heights Elementary better than Empire Gardens Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dayton Heights Elementary ranks higher (31.2 vs 23.9 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 Dayton Heights Elementary and Empire Gardens Elementary?
About 487 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dayton Heights Elementary: 214. Empire Gardens Elementary: 214. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dayton Heights Elementary and Empire Gardens Elementary rank in California?
Dayton Heights Elementary is 3218th of 5,693 and Empire Gardens Elementary is 3906th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).