Martin Van Buren Elementary vs Theodore Roosevelt 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 Van Buren Elementary
Indio · Public elementary · Grades K–5
533 students
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary
Indio · Public elementary · Grades K–5
490 students
| Measure | Martin Van Buren Elementary Indio, California | Theodore Roosevelt Elementary Indio, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2126 of 5,693 | #4348 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #27844 of 50,301 | #44693 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 533 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.5% | 90.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 33% |
| city | Indio | Indio |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Van Buren Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.1 vs 20.3).
- •Martin Van Buren Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 33%).
- •Martin Van Buren Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 33%).
- •Theodore Roosevelt Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.4% vs 92.5%).
- •Theodore Roosevelt Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 24.2).
- •Martin Van Buren Elementary is the larger school with 533 students compared with 490.
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 Van Buren Elementary better than Theodore Roosevelt Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Van Buren Elementary ranks higher (46.1 vs 20.3 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 Martin Van Buren Elementary and Theodore Roosevelt Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Indio and Indio in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Van Buren Elementary: 533. Theodore Roosevelt Elementary: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Van Buren Elementary and Theodore Roosevelt Elementary rank in California?
Martin Van Buren Elementary is 2126th of 5,693 and Theodore Roosevelt Elementary is 4348th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).