Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary vs J.P. Kelley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 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
J.P. Kelley Elementary
Rialto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
661 students
| Measure | Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary Colton, California | J.P. Kelley Elementary Rialto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4339 of 5,693 | #4276 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44645 of 50,301 | #44349 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 608 | 661 |
| Enrollment | 608 | 661 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77% | 87.1% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | Colton | Rialto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (20.3 vs 20.8).
- •Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •J.P. Kelley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 29%).
- •Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77% vs 87.1%).
- •J.P. Kelley Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.5 vs 25.3).
- •J.P. Kelley Elementary is the larger school with 661 students compared with 608.
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 J.P. Kelley Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary and J.P. Kelley Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Colton and Rialto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary: 608. J.P. Kelley Elementary: 661. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary and J.P. Kelley Elementary rank in California?
Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary is 4339th of 5,693 and J.P. Kelley Elementary is 4276th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).