Linton T. Simmons Elementary vs Williams Ranch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 673 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Linton T. Simmons Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
247 students
Williams Ranch Elementary
Penn Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–3
247 students
| Measure | Linton T. Simmons Elementary Garden Grove, California | Williams Ranch Elementary Penn Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4048 of 5,693 | #1913 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43085 of 50,301 | #25277 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 247 | 247 |
| Enrollment | 247 | 247 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.5% | 56.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 47% |
| city | Garden Grove | Penn Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Williams Ranch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.9 vs 22.8).
- •Williams Ranch Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Williams Ranch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •Williams Ranch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.7% vs 93.5%).
- •Williams Ranch Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 24.7).
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 Linton T. Simmons Elementary better than Williams Ranch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Williams Ranch Elementary ranks higher (49.9 vs 22.8 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 Linton T. Simmons Elementary and Williams Ranch Elementary?
About 673 km in a straight line, between Garden Grove and Penn Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Linton T. Simmons Elementary: 247. Williams Ranch Elementary: 247. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Linton T. Simmons Elementary and Williams Ranch Elementary rank in California?
Linton T. Simmons Elementary is 4048th of 5,693 and Williams Ranch Elementary is 1913th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).