Gidley Elementary vs Longley Way Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gidley Elementary
El Monte · Public elementary · Grades K–8
454 students
Longley Way Elementary
Arcadia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
541 students
| Measure | Gidley Elementary El Monte, California | Longley Way Elementary Arcadia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2348 of 5,693 | #451 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30223 of 50,301 | #6822 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 454 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.8% | 30.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 79% |
| city | El Monte | Arcadia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longley Way Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 42.6).
- •Longley Way Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 42%).
- •Longley Way Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 61%).
- •Longley Way Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.3% vs 82.8%).
- •Gidley Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 23.5).
- •Longley Way Elementary is the larger school with 541 students compared with 454.
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 Gidley Elementary better than Longley Way Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Longley Way Elementary ranks higher (76.8 vs 42.6 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 Gidley Elementary and Longley Way Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between El Monte and Arcadia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gidley Elementary: 454. Longley Way Elementary: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gidley Elementary and Longley Way Elementary rank in California?
Gidley Elementary is 2348th of 5,693 and Longley Way Elementary is 451st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).