New Hope Elementary vs Vernon E. Greer Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Hope Elementary
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
164 students
Vernon E. Greer Elementary
Galt · Public elementary · Grades K–6
542 students
| Measure | New Hope Elementary Thornton, California | Vernon E. Greer Elementary Galt, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3784 of 5,693 | #2344 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41597 of 50,301 | #30192 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 164 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 164 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78% | 57.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 44% |
| city | Thornton | Galt |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vernon E. Greer Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 25.2).
- •Vernon E. Greer Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 17%).
- •Vernon E. Greer Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •Vernon E. Greer Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.4% vs 78%).
- •New Hope Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 22.6).
- •Vernon E. Greer Elementary is the larger school with 542 students compared with 164.
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 New Hope Elementary better than Vernon E. Greer Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Vernon E. Greer Elementary ranks higher (42.7 vs 25.2 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 New Hope Elementary and Vernon E. Greer Elementary?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Thornton and Galt in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Hope Elementary: 164. Vernon E. Greer Elementary: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Hope Elementary and Vernon E. Greer Elementary rank in California?
New Hope Elementary is 3784th of 5,693 and Vernon E. Greer Elementary is 2344th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).