Franklin Delano Roosevelt Elementary vs Thelma Bedell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 478 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Elementary
Daly City · Public elementary · Grades K–8
294 students
Thelma Bedell Elementary
Santa Paula · Public elementary · Grades K–6
294 students
| Measure | Franklin Delano Roosevelt Elementary Daly City, California | Thelma Bedell Elementary Santa Paula, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2465 of 5,693 | #2375 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #31318 of 50,301 | #30452 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 294 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 294 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.2% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 47% |
| city | Daly City | Santa Paula |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thelma Bedell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.3 vs 40.9).
- •Thelma Bedell Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •Thelma Bedell Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Franklin Delano Roosevelt Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 67%).
- •Franklin Delano Roosevelt Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.4).
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 Franklin Delano Roosevelt Elementary better than Thelma Bedell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thelma Bedell Elementary ranks higher (42.3 vs 40.9 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 Franklin Delano Roosevelt Elementary and Thelma Bedell Elementary?
About 478 km in a straight line, between Daly City and Santa Paula in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Elementary: 294. Thelma Bedell Elementary: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Delano Roosevelt Elementary and Thelma Bedell Elementary rank in California?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Elementary is 2465th of 5,693 and Thelma Bedell Elementary is 2375th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).