Garfield Elementary vs Otay Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 183 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elementary
Bell Gardens · Public elementary · Grades K–5
455 students
Otay Elementary
Chula Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–6
455 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary Bell Gardens, California | Otay Elementary Chula Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4911 of 5,693 | #2896 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47425 of 50,301 | #35220 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 455 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 35% |
| city | Bell Gardens | Chula Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Otay Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.1 vs 15.4).
- •Otay Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 29%).
- •Otay Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 24%).
- •Otay Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.6% vs 88.1%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 22.8).
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 Otay Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Otay Elementary ranks higher (35.1 vs 15.4 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 Otay Elementary?
About 183 km in a straight line, between Bell Gardens and Chula Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary: 455. Otay Elementary: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary and Otay Elementary rank in California?
Garfield Elementary is 4911th of 5,693 and Otay Elementary is 2896th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).