Donald Graham Elementary vs Hayes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 580 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donald Graham Elementary
Wildomar · Public elementary · Grades K–5
470 students
Hayes Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
470 students
| Measure | Donald Graham Elementary Wildomar, California | Hayes Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2748 of 5,693 | #2646 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #33776 of 50,301 | #32826 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 470 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.8% | 56.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 40% |
| city | Wildomar | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hayes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.7 vs 37.3).
- •Donald Graham Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 40%).
- •Hayes Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Hayes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 69.8%).
- •Donald Graham Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 26.1).
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 Donald Graham Elementary better than Hayes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hayes Elementary ranks higher (38.7 vs 37.3 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 Donald Graham Elementary and Hayes Elementary?
About 580 km in a straight line, between Wildomar and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donald Graham Elementary: 470. Hayes Elementary: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donald Graham Elementary and Hayes Elementary rank in California?
Donald Graham Elementary is 2748th of 5,693 and Hayes Elementary is 2646th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).