Decker Elementary vs Vejar Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Decker Elementary
Pomona · Public elementary · Grades K–6
437 students
Vejar Elementary
Pomona · Public elementary · Grades K–8
741 students
| Measure | Decker Elementary Pomona, California | Vejar Elementary Pomona, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4017 of 5,693 | #4991 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42925 of 50,301 | #47719 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 437 | 741 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 741 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 95.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 23% |
| city | Pomona | Pomona |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Decker Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.0 vs 14.9).
- •Decker Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 23%).
- •Decker Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 33%).
- •Decker Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.4% vs 95.3%).
- •Decker Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 21.8).
- •Vejar Elementary is the larger school with 741 students compared with 437.
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 Decker Elementary better than Vejar Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Decker Elementary ranks higher (23.0 vs 14.9 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 Decker Elementary and Vejar Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Pomona and Pomona in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decker Elementary: 437. Vejar Elementary: 741. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decker Elementary and Vejar Elementary rank in California?
Decker Elementary is 4017th of 5,693 and Vejar Elementary is 4991st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).