Garfield Elementary vs Princeton Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 388 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
308 students
Princeton Street Elementary
Delano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
308 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary San Diego, California | Princeton Street Elementary Delano, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1536 of 5,693 | #3520 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #20323 of 50,301 | #39988 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 308 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.6% | 89.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 40% |
| city | San Diego | Delano |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 27.7).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 40%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 41%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.6% vs 89.6%).
- •Princeton Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 22.0).
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 Princeton Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Elementary ranks higher (56.9 vs 27.7 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 Princeton Street Elementary?
About 388 km in a straight line, between San Diego and Delano in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary: 308. Princeton Street Elementary: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary and Princeton Street Elementary rank in California?
Garfield Elementary is 1536th of 5,693 and Princeton Street Elementary is 3520th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).