Gerald A. Smith Elementary vs Ruth Grimes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gerald A. Smith Elementary
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades K–6
565 students
Ruth Grimes Elementary
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades K–6
606 students
| Measure | Gerald A. Smith Elementary Bloomington, California | Ruth Grimes Elementary Bloomington, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3647 of 5,693 | #2715 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40842 of 50,301 | #33460 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 565 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.9% | 85.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 46% |
| city | Bloomington | Bloomington |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruth Grimes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.8 vs 26.3).
- •Ruth Grimes Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 35%).
- •Ruth Grimes Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Ruth Grimes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.5% vs 86.9%).
- •Ruth Grimes Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 22.6).
- •Ruth Grimes Elementary is the larger school with 606 students compared with 565.
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 Gerald A. Smith Elementary better than Ruth Grimes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ruth Grimes Elementary ranks higher (37.8 vs 26.3 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 Gerald A. Smith Elementary and Ruth Grimes Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bloomington and Bloomington in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gerald A. Smith Elementary: 565. Ruth Grimes Elementary: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gerald A. Smith Elementary and Ruth Grimes Elementary rank in California?
Gerald A. Smith Elementary is 3647th of 5,693 and Ruth Grimes Elementary is 2715th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).