Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary vs Figarden Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 381 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary
Colton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
608 students
Figarden Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
608 students
| Measure | Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary Colton, California | Figarden Elementary Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4339 of 5,693 | #2932 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44645 of 50,301 | #35572 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 608 | 608 |
| Enrollment | 608 | 608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77% | 78.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 43% |
| city | Colton | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Figarden Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.5 vs 20.3).
- •Figarden Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •Figarden Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 29%).
- •Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77% vs 78.8%).
- •Figarden Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 25.3).
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 Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary better than Figarden Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Figarden Elementary ranks higher (34.5 vs 20.3 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 Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary and Figarden Elementary?
About 381 km in a straight line, between Colton and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary: 608. Figarden Elementary: 608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary and Figarden Elementary rank in California?
Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary is 4339th of 5,693 and Figarden Elementary is 2932nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).