Loyal Barker Elementary vs Patton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Loyal Barker Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
444 students
Patton Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
904 students
| Measure | Loyal Barker Elementary Garden Grove, California | Patton Elementary Garden Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #416 of 5,693 | #584 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6432 of 50,301 | #8408 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 444 | 904 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 904 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.2% | 37.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 26.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| city | Garden Grove | Garden Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Loyal Barker Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 74.3).
- •Loyal Barker Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 80%).
- •Loyal Barker Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 37.4%).
- •Loyal Barker Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.7 vs 26.6).
- •Patton Elementary is the larger school with 904 students compared with 444.
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 Loyal Barker Elementary better than Patton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Loyal Barker Elementary ranks higher (77.5 vs 74.3 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 Loyal Barker Elementary and Patton Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Garden Grove and Garden Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Loyal Barker Elementary: 444. Patton Elementary: 904. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Loyal Barker Elementary and Patton Elementary rank in California?
Loyal Barker Elementary is 416th of 5,693 and Patton Elementary is 584th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).