Ellerhorst Elementary vs Murphy 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.
Ellerhorst Elementary
Pinole · Public elementary · Grades K–6
319 students
Murphy Elementary
El Sobrante · Public elementary · Grades K–6
460 students
| Measure | Ellerhorst Elementary Pinole, California | Murphy Elementary El Sobrante, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3266 of 5,693 | #4059 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38071 of 50,301 | #43161 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 319 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.6% | 65.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 21% |
| city | Pinole | El Sobrante |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ellerhorst Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.7 vs 22.7).
- •Ellerhorst Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 21%).
- •Ellerhorst Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 35%).
- •Ellerhorst Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.6% vs 65.4%).
- •Ellerhorst Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 21.9).
- •Murphy Elementary is the larger school with 460 students compared with 319.
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 Ellerhorst Elementary better than Murphy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ellerhorst Elementary ranks higher (30.7 vs 22.7 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 Ellerhorst Elementary and Murphy Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Pinole and El Sobrante in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellerhorst Elementary: 319. Murphy Elementary: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellerhorst Elementary and Murphy Elementary rank in California?
Ellerhorst Elementary is 3266th of 5,693 and Murphy Elementary is 4059th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).