Grant Elementary vs Wesley Gaines
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grant Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
951 students
Wesley Gaines
Paramount · Public elementary · Grades K–5
449 students
| Measure | Grant Elementary Long Beach, California | Wesley Gaines Paramount, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3344 of 5,693 | #3374 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38685 of 50,301 | #38839 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 951 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 951 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.8% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 28.8 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 47% |
| city | Long Beach | Paramount |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (29.8 vs 29.6).
- •Wesley Gaines does better on math proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Grant Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Grant Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.8% vs 97.1%).
- •Wesley Gaines does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 28.8).
- •Grant Elementary is the larger school with 951 students compared with 449.
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 Grant Elementary better than Wesley Gaines?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Grant Elementary and Wesley Gaines?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Paramount in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grant Elementary: 951. Wesley Gaines: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grant Elementary and Wesley Gaines rank in California?
Grant Elementary is 3344th of 5,693 and Wesley Gaines is 3374th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).