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Edison Elementary vs Garfield 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.

MeasureEdison Elementary
San Diego, California
Garfield Elementary
San Diego, California
Success Index (US)
44
Lower 50%
57
Top 50%
State rank#2239 of 5,693#1536 of 5,693
National rank#29125 of 50,301#20323 of 50,301
SectorPublicPublic
TypeElementaryElementary
Year rangeGrades Kโ€“5Grades Kโ€“5
Students375308
Enrollment375308
Free/reduced-price lunch96.3%77.6%
Students per teacher22.122.0
Reading proficiency61%72%
Math proficiency56%62%
citySan DiegoSan Diego
stateCaliforniaCalifornia
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The verdict

  • โ€ขGarfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 44.2).
  • โ€ขGarfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 56%).
  • โ€ขGarfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 61%).
  • โ€ขGarfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.6% vs 96.3%).
  • โ€ขGarfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 22.1).
  • โ€ขEdison Elementary is the larger school with 375 students compared with 308.

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 Edison Elementary better than Garfield Elementary?

On the Success Index (US), Garfield Elementary ranks higher (56.9 vs 44.2 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 Edison Elementary and Garfield Elementary?

About 1.8 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.

Which has the better Enrollment?

Edison Elementary: 375. Garfield Elementary: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do Edison Elementary and Garfield Elementary rank in California?

Edison Elementary is 2239th of 5,693 and Garfield Elementary is 1536th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).