Don Benito Fundamental vs Empire Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 462 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Don Benito Fundamental
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
384 students
Empire Elementary
Empire · Public elementary · Grades K–6
384 students
| Measure | Don Benito Fundamental Pasadena, California | Empire Elementary Empire, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1833 of 5,693 | #5114 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #24385 of 50,301 | #48170 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 384 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 89.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 24% |
| city | Pasadena | Empire |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Don Benito Fundamental scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 13.8).
- •Don Benito Fundamental does better on math proficiency (50% vs 24%).
- •Don Benito Fundamental does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 28%).
- •Don Benito Fundamental does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 89.6%).
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 Don Benito Fundamental better than Empire Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Don Benito Fundamental ranks higher (51.1 vs 13.8 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 Don Benito Fundamental and Empire Elementary?
About 462 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Empire in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Don Benito Fundamental: 384. Empire Elementary: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Don Benito Fundamental and Empire Elementary rank in California?
Don Benito Fundamental is 1833rd of 5,693 and Empire Elementary is 5114th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).