Rio Hondo Elementary vs Suva Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rio Hondo Elementary
Downey · Public elementary · Grades K–5
838 students
Suva Elementary
Bell Gardens · Public elementary · Grades K–5
562 students
| Measure | Rio Hondo Elementary Downey, California | Suva Elementary Bell Gardens, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3102 of 5,693 | #4435 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #36877 of 50,301 | #45122 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 838 | 562 |
| Enrollment | 838 | 562 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 81.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 25% |
| city | Downey | Bell Gardens |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rio Hondo Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.6 vs 19.6).
- •Rio Hondo Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 25%).
- •Rio Hondo Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 33%).
- •Suva Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.9% vs 82.6%).
- •Suva Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 23.3).
- •Rio Hondo Elementary is the larger school with 838 students compared with 562.
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 Rio Hondo Elementary better than Suva Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rio Hondo Elementary ranks higher (32.6 vs 19.6 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 Rio Hondo Elementary and Suva Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Downey and Bell Gardens in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rio Hondo Elementary: 838. Suva Elementary: 562. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rio Hondo Elementary and Suva Elementary rank in California?
Rio Hondo Elementary is 3102nd of 5,693 and Suva Elementary is 4435th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).