Dent Elementary vs Valley Home Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dent Elementary
Escalon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
671 students
Valley Home Elementary
Valley Home · Public elementary · Grades K–8
191 students
| Measure | Dent Elementary Escalon, California | Valley Home Elementary Valley Home, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2377 of 5,693 | #2796 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30473 of 50,301 | #34287 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 671 | 191 |
| Enrollment | 671 | 191 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.2% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 32% |
| city | Escalon | Valley Home |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dent Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 36.6).
- •Dent Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Dent Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Valley Home Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 50.2%).
- •Dent Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 21.2).
- •Dent Elementary is the larger school with 671 students compared with 191.
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 Dent Elementary better than Valley Home Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dent Elementary ranks higher (42.2 vs 36.6 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 Dent Elementary and Valley Home Elementary?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Escalon and Valley Home in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dent Elementary: 671. Valley Home Elementary: 191. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dent Elementary and Valley Home Elementary rank in California?
Dent Elementary is 2377th of 5,693 and Valley Home Elementary is 2796th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).