Emerson Elementary vs Polytechnic High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson Elementary
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades K–6
669 students
Polytechnic High
Riverside · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,484 students
| Measure | Emerson Elementary Riverside, California | Polytechnic High Riverside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3947 of 5,693 | #460 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #42561 of 50,301 | #9371 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 669 | 2,484 |
| Enrollment | 669 | 2,484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.3% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 36% |
| city | Riverside | Riverside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Polytechnic High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 23.6).
- •Polytechnic High does better on math proficiency (36% vs 31%).
- •Polytechnic High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 40%).
- •Polytechnic High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.4% vs 84.3%).
- •Emerson Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 23.9).
- •Polytechnic High is the larger school with 2,484 students compared with 669.
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 Emerson Elementary better than Polytechnic High?
On the Success Index (US), Polytechnic High ranks higher (46.3 vs 23.6 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 Emerson Elementary and Polytechnic High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Riverside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Elementary: 669. Polytechnic High: 2,484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Elementary and Polytechnic High rank in California?
Emerson Elementary is 3947th of 5,693 and Polytechnic High is 460th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).