Paloma Elementary vs Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 97 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paloma Elementary
Temecula · Public elementary · Grades K–5
547 students
Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary
Cerritos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
547 students
| Measure | Paloma Elementary Temecula, California | Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary Cerritos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1085 of 5,693 | #892 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14479 of 50,301 | #12238 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 547 | 547 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.2% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 26.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 66% |
| city | Temecula | Cerritos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 65.5).
- •Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 55%).
- •Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 73%).
- •Paloma Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 40.6%).
- •Paloma Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 26.0).
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 Paloma Elementary better than Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary ranks higher (68.7 vs 65.5 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 Paloma Elementary and Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary?
About 97 km in a straight line, between Temecula and Cerritos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paloma Elementary: 547. Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary: 547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paloma Elementary and Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary rank in California?
Paloma Elementary is 1085th of 5,693 and Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary is 892nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).