Monroe Elementary vs Van Buren Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 848 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monroe Elementary
Stockton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
426 students
Van Buren Elementary
Stockton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
473 students
| Measure | Monroe Elementary Stockton, California | Van Buren Elementary Stockton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5517 of 5,693 | #5558 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49607 of 50,301 | #49738 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 426 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.3% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 26.6 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 19% |
| city | Stockton | Stockton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (9.4 vs 8.9).
- •Monroe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 18%).
- •Van Buren Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.3% vs 92.3%).
- •Van Buren Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 26.6).
- •Van Buren Elementary is the larger school with 473 students compared with 426.
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 Monroe Elementary better than Van Buren Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Monroe Elementary and Van Buren Elementary?
About 848 m in a straight line, between Stockton and Stockton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monroe Elementary: 426. Van Buren Elementary: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monroe Elementary and Van Buren Elementary rank in California?
Monroe Elementary is 5517th of 5,693 and Van Buren Elementary is 5558th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).