Ford Elementary vs Grant Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ford Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades K–6
371 students
Grant Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades K–6
551 students
| Measure | Ford Elementary Richmond, California | Grant Elementary Richmond, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5272 of 5,693 | #5192 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48723 of 50,301 | #48424 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 371 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 73.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 9% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (12.4 vs 13.2).
- •Ford Elementary does better on math proficiency (12% vs 9%).
- •Ford Elementary does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 22%).
- •Grant Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.7% vs 85.4%).
- •Grant Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 23.2).
- •Grant Elementary is the larger school with 551 students compared with 371.
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 Ford Elementary better than Grant Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ford Elementary and Grant Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ford Elementary: 371. Grant Elementary: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ford Elementary and Grant Elementary rank in California?
Ford Elementary is 5272nd of 5,693 and Grant Elementary is 5192nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).