Los Cerritos vs McKinley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 684 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Los Cerritos
Paramount · Public elementary · Grades K–5
341 students
McKinley Elementary
Gridley · Public elementary · Grades K–1
341 students
| Measure | Los Cerritos Paramount, California | McKinley Elementary Gridley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3989 of 5,693 | #4228 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42769 of 50,301 | #44109 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–1 |
| Students | 341 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.9% | 80.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | – |
| Math proficiency | 35% | – |
| city | Paramount | Gridley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Cerritos scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.3 vs 21.2).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.9% vs 97.9%).
- •Los Cerritos does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 21.3).
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 Los Cerritos better than McKinley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Los Cerritos ranks higher (23.3 vs 21.2 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 Los Cerritos and McKinley Elementary?
About 684 km in a straight line, between Paramount and Gridley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Los Cerritos: 341. McKinley Elementary: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Los Cerritos and McKinley Elementary rank in California?
Los Cerritos is 3989th of 5,693 and McKinley Elementary is 4228th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).