Dover Elementary vs Ford Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dover Elementary
San Pablo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
458 students
Ford Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades K–6
371 students
| Measure | Dover Elementary San Pablo, California | Ford Elementary Richmond, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5538 of 5,693 | #5272 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49682 of 50,301 | #48723 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 458 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.9% | 85.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 12% |
| city | San Pablo | Richmond |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ford Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.4 vs 9.1).
- •Ford Elementary does better on math proficiency (12% vs 11%).
- •Ford Elementary does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 26%).
- •Ford Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.4% vs 91.9%).
- •Dover Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 23.2).
- •Dover Elementary is the larger school with 458 students compared with 371.
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 Dover Elementary better than Ford Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ford Elementary ranks higher (12.4 vs 9.1 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 Dover Elementary and Ford Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Pablo and Richmond in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dover Elementary: 458. Ford Elementary: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dover Elementary and Ford Elementary rank in California?
Dover Elementary is 5538th of 5,693 and Ford Elementary is 5272nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).