El Monte Elementary vs Monte Gardens Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Monte Elementary
Concord · Public elementary · Grades K–5
418 students
Monte Gardens Elementary
Concord · Public elementary · Grades K–5
562 students
| Measure | El Monte Elementary Concord, California | Monte Gardens Elementary Concord, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3703 of 5,693 | #1247 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41128 of 50,301 | #16670 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 418 | 562 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 562 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.6% | 44.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 29.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 58% |
| city | Concord | Concord |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monte Gardens Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.2 vs 25.9).
- •Monte Gardens Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 27%).
- •Monte Gardens Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 37%).
- •Monte Gardens Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.3% vs 64.6%).
- •El Monte Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 29.6).
- •Monte Gardens Elementary is the larger school with 562 students compared with 418.
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 El Monte Elementary better than Monte Gardens Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Monte Gardens Elementary ranks higher (62.2 vs 25.9 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 El Monte Elementary and Monte Gardens Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Concord and Concord in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Monte Elementary: 418. Monte Gardens Elementary: 562. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Monte Elementary and Monte Gardens Elementary rank in California?
El Monte Elementary is 3703rd of 5,693 and Monte Gardens Elementary is 1247th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).