Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary vs Sunflower 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.
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
El Centro · Public elementary · Grades K–6
445 students
Sunflower Elementary
El Centro · Public elementary · Grades K–6
427 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary El Centro, California | Sunflower Elementary El Centro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3423 of 5,693 | #2361 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #39210 of 50,301 | #30332 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 445 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 79.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 44% |
| city | El Centro | El Centro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunflower Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.5 vs 29.0).
- •Sunflower Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Sunflower Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 47%).
- •Sunflower Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.2% vs 90.1%).
- •Sunflower Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 23.4).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is the larger school with 445 students compared with 427.
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 Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary better than Sunflower Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunflower Elementary ranks higher (42.5 vs 29.0 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 Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary and Sunflower Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between El Centro and El Centro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary: 445. Sunflower Elementary: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary and Sunflower Elementary rank in California?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is 3423rd of 5,693 and Sunflower Elementary is 2361st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).