J.P. Kelley Elementary vs Merle S. Casey Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J.P. Kelley Elementary
Rialto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
661 students
Merle S. Casey Elementary
Rialto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
563 students
| Measure | J.P. Kelley Elementary Rialto, California | Merle S. Casey Elementary Rialto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4276 of 5,693 | #5400 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44349 of 50,301 | #49176 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 661 | 563 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 563 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.1% | 93.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 21% |
| city | Rialto | Rialto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J.P. Kelley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.8 vs 11.0).
- •J.P. Kelley Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •J.P. Kelley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 26%).
- •J.P. Kelley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.1% vs 93.1%).
- •Merle S. Casey Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 24.5).
- •J.P. Kelley Elementary is the larger school with 661 students compared with 563.
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 J.P. Kelley Elementary better than Merle S. Casey Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), J.P. Kelley Elementary ranks higher (20.8 vs 11.0 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 J.P. Kelley Elementary and Merle S. Casey Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Rialto and Rialto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J.P. Kelley Elementary: 661. Merle S. Casey Elementary: 563. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J.P. Kelley Elementary and Merle S. Casey Elementary rank in California?
J.P. Kelley Elementary is 4276th of 5,693 and Merle S. Casey Elementary is 5400th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).