Excelsior Elementary vs Washington Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 953 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excelsior Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
426 students
Washington Elementary
Eureka · Public elementary · Grades K–5
426 students
| Measure | Excelsior Elementary Garden Grove, California | Washington Elementary Eureka, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1575 of 5,693 | #3341 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #20751 of 50,301 | #38656 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 426 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.5% | 61.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 37% |
| city | Garden Grove | Eureka |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excelsior Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 29.9).
- •Excelsior Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 37%).
- •Excelsior Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 36%).
- •Washington Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.5% vs 80.5%).
- •Excelsior Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 25.1).
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 Excelsior Elementary better than Washington Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Excelsior Elementary ranks higher (56.3 vs 29.9 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 Excelsior Elementary and Washington Elementary?
About 953 km in a straight line, between Garden Grove and Eureka in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excelsior Elementary: 426. Washington Elementary: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excelsior Elementary and Washington Elementary rank in California?
Excelsior Elementary is 1575th of 5,693 and Washington Elementary is 3341st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).