Forest Grove Elementary vs Robert Down Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Grove Elementary
Pacific Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
Robert Down Elementary
Pacific Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students
| Measure | Forest Grove Elementary Pacific Grove, California | Robert Down Elementary Pacific Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #723 of 5,693 | #265 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10117 of 50,301 | #4856 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 324 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.2% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 75% |
| city | Pacific Grove | Pacific Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert Down Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 71.7).
- •Robert Down Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 57%).
- •Robert Down Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 72%).
- •Robert Down Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 22.2%).
- •Forest Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.3).
- •Robert Down Elementary is the larger school with 422 students compared with 324.
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 Forest Grove Elementary better than Robert Down Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Robert Down Elementary ranks higher (80.3 vs 71.7 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 Forest Grove Elementary and Robert Down Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Pacific Grove and Pacific Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Grove Elementary: 324. Robert Down Elementary: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Grove Elementary and Robert Down Elementary rank in California?
Forest Grove Elementary is 723rd of 5,693 and Robert Down Elementary is 265th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).