Elizabeth T. Hughbanks Elementary vs Lena M. Preston 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.
Elizabeth T. Hughbanks Elementary
Rialto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
436 students
Lena M. Preston Elementary
Rialto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
471 students
| Measure | Elizabeth T. Hughbanks Elementary Rialto, California | Lena M. Preston Elementary Rialto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3748 of 5,693 | #5231 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41381 of 50,301 | #48569 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 436 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78% | 88.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 18% |
| city | Rialto | Rialto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elizabeth T. Hughbanks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.5 vs 12.8).
- •Elizabeth T. Hughbanks Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 18%).
- •Elizabeth T. Hughbanks Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 30%).
- •Elizabeth T. Hughbanks Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78% vs 88.5%).
- •Elizabeth T. Hughbanks Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.2 vs 24.8).
- •Lena M. Preston Elementary is the larger school with 471 students compared with 436.
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 Elizabeth T. Hughbanks Elementary better than Lena M. Preston Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Elizabeth T. Hughbanks Elementary ranks higher (25.5 vs 12.8 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 Elizabeth T. Hughbanks Elementary and Lena M. Preston Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Rialto and Rialto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elizabeth T. Hughbanks Elementary: 436. Lena M. Preston Elementary: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elizabeth T. Hughbanks Elementary and Lena M. Preston Elementary rank in California?
Elizabeth T. Hughbanks Elementary is 3748th of 5,693 and Lena M. Preston Elementary is 5231st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).