Fred Ekstrand Elementary vs Jenny Lind Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 525 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
Jenny Lind Elementary
Valley Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–7
475 students
| Measure | Fred Ekstrand Elementary San Dimas, California | Jenny Lind Elementary Valley Springs, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1828 of 5,693 | #4237 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #24323 of 50,301 | #44162 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–7 |
| Students | 475 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 475 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.8% | 47.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 27.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 15% |
| city | San Dimas | Valley Springs |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fred Ekstrand Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.2 vs 21.1).
- •Fred Ekstrand Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 15%).
- •Fred Ekstrand Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 26%).
- •Jenny Lind Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 47.8%).
- •Fred Ekstrand Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 27.9).
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 Jenny Lind Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fred Ekstrand Elementary ranks higher (51.2 vs 21.1 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 Jenny Lind Elementary?
About 525 km in a straight line, between San Dimas and Valley Springs in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fred Ekstrand Elementary: 475. Jenny Lind Elementary: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fred Ekstrand Elementary and Jenny Lind Elementary rank in California?
Fred Ekstrand Elementary is 1828th of 5,693 and Jenny Lind Elementary is 4237th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).