Garden Elementary vs Wilson 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.
Garden Elementary
Tulare · Public elementary · Grades K–6
689 students
Wilson Elementary
Tulare · Public elementary · Grades K–6
487 students
| Measure | Garden Elementary Tulare, California | Wilson Elementary Tulare, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3856 of 5,693 | #5669 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42056 of 50,301 | #50132 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 689 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 689 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.5% | 93.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 7.5% |
| city | Tulare | Tulare |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.4 vs 6.0).
- •Garden Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 7.5%).
- •Garden Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 17%).
- •Garden Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.5% vs 93.6%).
- •Wilson Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 24.6).
- •Garden Elementary is the larger school with 689 students compared with 487.
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 Garden Elementary better than Wilson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Garden Elementary ranks higher (24.4 vs 6.0 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 Garden Elementary and Wilson Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Tulare and Tulare in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Elementary: 689. Wilson Elementary: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Elementary and Wilson Elementary rank in California?
Garden Elementary is 3856th of 5,693 and Wilson Elementary is 5669th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).