Ross Elementary vs Short Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ross Elementary
Ross · Public elementary · Grades K–8
339 students
Short Elementary
San Rafael · Public elementary · Grades K–K
91 students
| Measure | Ross Elementary Ross, California | Short Elementary San Rafael, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3 of 5,693 | #4474 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #253 of 50,301 | #45323 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–K |
| Students | 339 | 91 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 91 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 0.9% | 83.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 27% |
| city | Ross | San Rafael |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ross Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.3 vs 19.3).
- •Ross Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 27%).
- •Ross Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 22%).
- •Ross Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.9% vs 83.5%).
- •Ross Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 22.8).
- •Ross Elementary is the larger school with 339 students compared with 91.
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 Ross Elementary better than Short Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ross Elementary ranks higher (93.3 vs 19.3 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 Ross Elementary and Short Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Ross and San Rafael in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ross Elementary: 339. Short Elementary: 91. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ross Elementary and Short Elementary rank in California?
Ross Elementary is 3rd of 5,693 and Short Elementary is 4474th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).