James Garfield Elementary vs Theodore Roosevelt Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 585 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Garfield Elementary
Selma ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ6
229 students
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary
Selma ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ6
634 students
| Measure | James Garfield Elementary Selma, California | Theodore Roosevelt Elementary Selma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2277 of 5,693 | #3976 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #29524 of 50,301 | #42724 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades Kโ6 | Grades Kโ6 |
| Students | 229 | 634 |
| Enrollment | 229 | 634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 27.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 30% |
| city | Selma | Selma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขJames Garfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.6 vs 23.4).
- โขJames Garfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- โขJames Garfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 46%).
- โขTheodore Roosevelt Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.4% vs 94.8%).
- โขJames Garfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 27.6).
- โขTheodore Roosevelt Elementary is the larger school with 634 students compared with 229.
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 James Garfield Elementary better than Theodore Roosevelt Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), James Garfield Elementary ranks higher (43.6 vs 23.4 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 James Garfield Elementary and Theodore Roosevelt Elementary?
About 585 m in a straight line, between Selma and Selma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Garfield Elementary: 229. Theodore Roosevelt Elementary: 634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Garfield Elementary and Theodore Roosevelt Elementary rank in California?
James Garfield Elementary is 2277th of 5,693 and Theodore Roosevelt Elementary is 3976th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).