Ernie Pyle Elementary vs New River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 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
New River Elementary
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades K–5
319 students
| Measure | Ernie Pyle Elementary Bellflower, California | New River Elementary Norwalk, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3309 of 5,693 | #3849 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38393 of 50,301 | #42007 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 341 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.9% | 78.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Bellflower | Norwalk |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ernie Pyle Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.2 vs 24.5).
- •Ernie Pyle Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Ernie Pyle Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •New River Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.7% vs 80.9%).
- •Ernie Pyle Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 24.5).
- •Ernie Pyle Elementary is the larger school with 341 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 Ernie Pyle Elementary better than New River Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ernie Pyle Elementary ranks higher (30.2 vs 24.5 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 New River Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bellflower and Norwalk in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ernie Pyle Elementary: 341. New River Elementary: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ernie Pyle Elementary and New River Elementary rank in California?
Ernie Pyle Elementary is 3309th of 5,693 and New River Elementary is 3849th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).