Etiwanda Colony Elementary vs John L. Golden Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Etiwanda Colony Elementary
Etiwanda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
571 students
John L. Golden Elementary
Etiwanda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
916 students
| Measure | Etiwanda Colony Elementary Etiwanda, California | John L. Golden Elementary Etiwanda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #880 of 5,693 | #334 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12060 of 50,301 | #5556 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 571 | 916 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 916 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.4% | 18.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 79% |
| city | Etiwanda | Etiwanda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John L. Golden Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 68.9).
- •John L. Golden Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 61%).
- •John L. Golden Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 69%).
- •John L. Golden Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 22.4%).
- •Etiwanda Colony Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 24.8).
- •John L. Golden Elementary is the larger school with 916 students compared with 571.
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 Etiwanda Colony Elementary better than John L. Golden Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John L. Golden Elementary ranks higher (79.0 vs 68.9 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 Etiwanda Colony Elementary and John L. Golden Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Etiwanda and Etiwanda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Etiwanda Colony Elementary: 571. John L. Golden Elementary: 916. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Etiwanda Colony Elementary and John L. Golden Elementary rank in California?
Etiwanda Colony Elementary is 880th of 5,693 and John L. Golden Elementary is 334th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).