Garfield Elementary vs Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 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
Park Elementary
Alhambra · Public elementary · Grades K–8
581 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary Alhambra, California | Park Elementary Alhambra, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1399 of 5,693 | #1525 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #18643 of 50,301 | #20150 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 577 | 581 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 581 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.8% | 45.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 56% |
| city | Alhambra | Alhambra |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.3 vs 57.2).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 60%).
- •Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.1% vs 46.8%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 25.3).
- •Park Elementary is the larger school with 581 students compared with 577.
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 Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Elementary ranks higher (59.3 vs 57.2 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 Garfield Elementary and Park Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Alhambra and Alhambra in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary: 577. Park Elementary: 581. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary and Park Elementary rank in California?
Garfield Elementary is 1399th of 5,693 and Park Elementary is 1525th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).