Garfield Elementary vs Palmetto Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 65 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elementary
Alhambra · Public elementary · Grades K–8
577 students
Palmetto Elementary
Fontana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
577 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary Alhambra, California | Palmetto Elementary Fontana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1399 of 5,693 | #4379 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #18643 of 50,301 | #44851 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 577 | 577 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 577 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.8% | 92.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 32% |
| city | Alhambra | Fontana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.3 vs 20.0).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 36%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.8% vs 92.7%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 22.2).
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 Garfield Elementary better than Palmetto Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Elementary ranks higher (59.3 vs 20.0 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 Garfield Elementary and Palmetto Elementary?
About 65 km in a straight line, between Alhambra and Fontana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary: 577. Palmetto Elementary: 577. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary and Palmetto Elementary rank in California?
Garfield Elementary is 1399th of 5,693 and Palmetto Elementary is 4379th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).