Ernest R. Geddes Elementary vs Manzanita Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ernest R. Geddes Elementary
Baldwin Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
662 students
Manzanita Elementary
Covina · Public elementary · Grades K–5
425 students
| Measure | Ernest R. Geddes Elementary Baldwin Park, California | Manzanita Elementary Covina, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4367 of 5,693 | #2253 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44780 of 50,301 | #29273 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 662 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 662 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.6% | 62.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Baldwin Park | Covina |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manzanita Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.0 vs 20.1).
- •Manzanita Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Manzanita Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 36%).
- •Manzanita Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.8% vs 90.6%).
- •Ernest R. Geddes Elementary is the larger school with 662 students compared with 425.
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 Ernest R. Geddes Elementary better than Manzanita Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Manzanita Elementary ranks higher (44.0 vs 20.1 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 Ernest R. Geddes Elementary and Manzanita Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Baldwin Park and Covina in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ernest R. Geddes Elementary: 662. Manzanita Elementary: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ernest R. Geddes Elementary and Manzanita Elementary rank in California?
Ernest R. Geddes Elementary is 4367th of 5,693 and Manzanita Elementary is 2253rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).