Frost (Earl) Elementary vs Gunderson High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frost (Earl) Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
313 students
Gunderson High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
744 students
| Measure | Frost (Earl) Elementary San Jose, California | Gunderson High San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1593 of 5,693 | #940 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #20953 of 50,301 | #14076 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 313 | 744 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 744 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 54.6% |
| Students per teacher | 26.1 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 17% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frost (Earl) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 26.5).
- •Frost (Earl) Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 17%).
- •Frost (Earl) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 32%).
- •Frost (Earl) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 54.6%).
- •Gunderson High does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 26.1).
- •Gunderson High is the larger school with 744 students compared with 313.
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 Frost (Earl) Elementary better than Gunderson High?
On the Success Index (US), Frost (Earl) Elementary ranks higher (56.0 vs 26.5 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 Frost (Earl) Elementary and Gunderson High?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frost (Earl) Elementary: 313. Gunderson High: 744. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frost (Earl) Elementary and Gunderson High rank in California?
Frost (Earl) Elementary is 1593rd of 5,693 and Gunderson High is 940th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).