Dr. Jonas E. Salk vs Gilbert Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Jonas E. Salk
Anaheim · Public elementary · Grades K–6
627 students
Gilbert Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
515 students
| Measure | Dr. Jonas E. Salk Anaheim, California | Gilbert Elementary Garden Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2575 of 5,693 | #2017 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32170 of 50,301 | #26548 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 627 | 515 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.1% | 78.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 55% |
| city | Anaheim | Garden Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gilbert Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.9 vs 39.6).
- •Gilbert Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 46%).
- •Gilbert Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 50%).
- •Dr. Jonas E. Salk does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.1% vs 78.6%).
- •Dr. Jonas E. Salk does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 22.4).
- •Dr. Jonas E. Salk is the larger school with 627 students compared with 515.
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. Jonas E. Salk better than Gilbert Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gilbert Elementary ranks higher (47.9 vs 39.6 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. Jonas E. Salk and Gilbert Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Anaheim and Garden Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Jonas E. Salk: 627. Gilbert Elementary: 515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Jonas E. Salk and Gilbert Elementary rank in California?
Dr. Jonas E. Salk is 2575th of 5,693 and Gilbert Elementary is 2017th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).