Don Benito Fundamental vs Norma Coombs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.7 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
Norma Coombs Elementary
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
370 students
| Measure | Don Benito Fundamental Pasadena, California | Norma Coombs Elementary Pasadena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1833 of 5,693 | #3045 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #24385 of 50,301 | #36456 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 384 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 64.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 37% |
| city | Pasadena | Pasadena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Don Benito Fundamental scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 33.2).
- •Don Benito Fundamental does better on math proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Don Benito Fundamental does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •Don Benito Fundamental does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 64.1%).
- •Norma Coombs Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 24.0).
- •Don Benito Fundamental is the larger school with 384 students compared with 370.
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 Norma Coombs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Don Benito Fundamental ranks higher (51.1 vs 33.2 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 Norma Coombs Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Pasadena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Don Benito Fundamental: 384. Norma Coombs Elementary: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Don Benito Fundamental and Norma Coombs Elementary rank in California?
Don Benito Fundamental is 1833rd of 5,693 and Norma Coombs Elementary is 3045th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).