Fred Ekstrand Elementary vs Grace Miller Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fred Ekstrand Elementary
San Dimas · Public elementary · Grades K–5
475 students
Grace Miller Elementary
La Verne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
448 students
| Measure | Fred Ekstrand Elementary San Dimas, California | Grace Miller Elementary La Verne, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1828 of 5,693 | #1017 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #24323 of 50,301 | #13704 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 475 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 475 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.8% | 41.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 62% |
| city | San Dimas | La Verne |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grace Miller Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 51.2).
- •Grace Miller Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •Grace Miller Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 53%).
- •Grace Miller Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.7% vs 47.8%).
- •Fred Ekstrand Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 22.4).
- •Fred Ekstrand Elementary is the larger school with 475 students compared with 448.
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 Fred Ekstrand Elementary better than Grace Miller Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Grace Miller Elementary ranks higher (66.6 vs 51.2 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 Fred Ekstrand Elementary and Grace Miller Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between San Dimas and La Verne in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fred Ekstrand Elementary: 475. Grace Miller Elementary: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fred Ekstrand Elementary and Grace Miller Elementary rank in California?
Fred Ekstrand Elementary is 1828th of 5,693 and Grace Miller Elementary is 1017th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).