Desert Garden Elementary vs Dogwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Garden Elementary
El Centro · Public elementary · Grades K–6
358 students
Dogwood Elementary
Heber · Public elementary · Grades K–4
606 students
| Measure | Desert Garden Elementary El Centro, California | Dogwood Elementary Heber, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3444 of 5,693 | #1846 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #39390 of 50,301 | #24520 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 358 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.8% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 57% |
| city | El Centro | Heber |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dogwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 28.7).
- •Dogwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 33%).
- •Dogwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •Dogwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.3% vs 81.8%).
- •Dogwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 22.4).
- •Dogwood Elementary is the larger school with 606 students compared with 358.
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 Desert Garden Elementary better than Dogwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dogwood Elementary ranks higher (50.9 vs 28.7 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 Desert Garden Elementary and Dogwood Elementary?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between El Centro and Heber in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Garden Elementary: 358. Dogwood Elementary: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Garden Elementary and Dogwood Elementary rank in California?
Desert Garden Elementary is 3444th of 5,693 and Dogwood Elementary is 1846th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).