Independent Elementary vs Jensen Ranch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Independent Elementary
Castro Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
662 students
Jensen Ranch Elementary
Castro Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
373 students
| Measure | Independent Elementary Castro Valley, California | Jensen Ranch Elementary Castro Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #513 of 5,693 | #270 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7520 of 50,301 | #4898 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 662 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 662 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.2% | 20.1% |
| Students per teacher | 25.5 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 80% |
| city | Castro Valley | Castro Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jensen Ranch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.2 vs 75.7).
- •Jensen Ranch Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 75%).
- •Jensen Ranch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 78%).
- •Jensen Ranch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 28.2%).
- •Jensen Ranch Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 25.5).
- •Independent Elementary is the larger school with 662 students compared with 373.
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 Independent Elementary better than Jensen Ranch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jensen Ranch Elementary ranks higher (80.2 vs 75.7 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 Independent Elementary and Jensen Ranch Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Castro Valley and Castro Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independent Elementary: 662. Jensen Ranch Elementary: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independent Elementary and Jensen Ranch Elementary rank in California?
Independent Elementary is 513th of 5,693 and Jensen Ranch Elementary is 270th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).