Locust Elementary vs Virginia Primrose Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 797 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Locust Elementary
Fontana · Public elementary · Grades K–6
346 students
Virginia Primrose Elementary
Fontana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
336 students
| Measure | Locust Elementary Fontana, California | Virginia Primrose Elementary Fontana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4863 of 5,693 | #4677 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47197 of 50,301 | #46353 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 346 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.1% | 81.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 27% |
| city | Fontana | Fontana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Virginia Primrose Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.5 vs 15.9).
- •Virginia Primrose Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 19%).
- •Locust Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Virginia Primrose Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.8% vs 82.1%).
- •Virginia Primrose Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 21.6).
- •Locust Elementary is the larger school with 346 students compared with 336.
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 Locust Elementary better than Virginia Primrose Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Virginia Primrose Elementary ranks higher (17.5 vs 15.9 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 Locust Elementary and Virginia Primrose Elementary?
About 797 m in a straight line, between Fontana and Fontana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Locust Elementary: 346. Virginia Primrose Elementary: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Locust Elementary and Virginia Primrose Elementary rank in California?
Locust Elementary is 4863rd of 5,693 and Virginia Primrose Elementary is 4677th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).