Palmetto Elementary vs South Tamarind Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palmetto Elementary
Fontana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
577 students
South Tamarind Elementary
Fontana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
565 students
| Measure | Palmetto Elementary Fontana, California | South Tamarind Elementary Fontana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4379 of 5,693 | #4261 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44851 of 50,301 | #44245 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 577 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.7% | 83.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 30% |
| city | Fontana | Fontana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Tamarind Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.0 vs 20.0).
- •Palmetto Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Palmetto Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 33%).
- •South Tamarind Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.7% vs 92.7%).
- •South Tamarind Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 22.2).
- •Palmetto Elementary is the larger school with 577 students compared with 565.
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 Palmetto Elementary better than South Tamarind Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), South Tamarind Elementary ranks higher (21.0 vs 20.0 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 Palmetto Elementary and South Tamarind Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Fontana and Fontana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palmetto Elementary: 577. South Tamarind Elementary: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palmetto Elementary and South Tamarind Elementary rank in California?
Palmetto Elementary is 4379th of 5,693 and South Tamarind Elementary is 4261st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).