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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.

MeasureJames 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
SectorPublicPublic
TypeElementaryElementary
Year rangeGrades Kโ€“6Grades Kโ€“6
Students229634
Enrollment229634
Free/reduced-price lunch94.8%92.4%
Students per teacher22.927.6
Reading proficiency72%46%
Math proficiency42%30%
citySelmaSelma
stateCaliforniaCalifornia
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The verdict

  • โ€ขJames Garfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.6 vs 23.4).
  • โ€ขJames Garfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 30%).
  • โ€ขJames Garfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 46%).
  • โ€ขTheodore Roosevelt Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.4% vs 94.8%).
  • โ€ขJames Garfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 27.6).
  • โ€ขTheodore 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).