Grace Thille Elementary vs Thelma Bedell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grace Thille Elementary
Santa Paula · Public elementary · Grades K–6
358 students
Thelma Bedell Elementary
Santa Paula · Public elementary · Grades K–6
294 students
| Measure | Grace Thille Elementary Santa Paula, California | Thelma Bedell Elementary Santa Paula, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2780 of 5,693 | #2375 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #34097 of 50,301 | #30452 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 358 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 47% |
| city | Santa Paula | Santa Paula |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thelma Bedell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.3 vs 36.8).
- •Thelma Bedell Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Grace Thille Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Thelma Bedell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67% vs 93%).
- •Thelma Bedell Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 22.4).
- •Grace Thille Elementary is the larger school with 358 students compared with 294.
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 Grace Thille Elementary better than Thelma Bedell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thelma Bedell Elementary ranks higher (42.3 vs 36.8 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 Grace Thille Elementary and Thelma Bedell Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Santa Paula and Santa Paula in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grace Thille Elementary: 358. Thelma Bedell Elementary: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grace Thille Elementary and Thelma Bedell Elementary rank in California?
Grace Thille Elementary is 2780th of 5,693 and Thelma Bedell Elementary is 2375th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).