Empire Gardens Elementary vs Grant 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.
Empire Gardens Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
214 students
Grant Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
383 students
| Measure | Empire Gardens Elementary San Jose, California | Grant Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3906 of 5,693 | #4419 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42351 of 50,301 | #45029 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 214 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 214 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.6% | 69.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 18% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Empire Gardens Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.9 vs 19.7).
- •Grant Elementary does better on math proficiency (18% vs 17%).
- •Empire Gardens Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Grant Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.7% vs 70.6%).
- •Grant Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 19.5).
- •Grant Elementary is the larger school with 383 students compared with 214.
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 Empire Gardens Elementary better than Grant Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Empire Gardens Elementary ranks higher (23.9 vs 19.7 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 Empire Gardens Elementary and Grant Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Empire Gardens Elementary: 214. Grant Elementary: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Empire Gardens Elementary and Grant Elementary rank in California?
Empire Gardens Elementary is 3906th of 5,693 and Grant Elementary is 4419th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).