Ernie Pyle Elementary vs McKinley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 686 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ernie Pyle Elementary
Bellflower · Public elementary · Grades K–6
341 students
McKinley Elementary
Gridley · Public elementary · Grades K–1
341 students
| Measure | Ernie Pyle Elementary Bellflower, California | McKinley Elementary Gridley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3309 of 5,693 | #4228 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38393 of 50,301 | #44109 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–1 |
| Students | 341 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.9% | 80.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Bellflower | Gridley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ernie Pyle Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.2 vs 21.2).
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 Ernie Pyle Elementary better than McKinley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ernie Pyle Elementary ranks higher (30.2 vs 21.2 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 Ernie Pyle Elementary and McKinley Elementary?
About 686 km in a straight line, between Bellflower and Gridley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ernie Pyle Elementary: 341. McKinley Elementary: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ernie Pyle Elementary and McKinley Elementary rank in California?
Ernie Pyle Elementary is 3309th of 5,693 and McKinley Elementary is 4228th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).