Ruth Grimes Elementary vs Samuel W. Simpson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ruth Grimes Elementary
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades K–6
606 students
Samuel W. Simpson Elementary
Rialto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
638 students
| Measure | Ruth Grimes Elementary Bloomington, California | Samuel W. Simpson Elementary Rialto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2715 of 5,693 | #2657 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #33460 of 50,301 | #32915 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 606 | 638 |
| Enrollment | 606 | 638 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.5% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 42% |
| city | Bloomington | Rialto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (37.8 vs 38.6).
- •Ruth Grimes Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Samuel W. Simpson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Samuel W. Simpson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.4% vs 85.5%).
- •Ruth Grimes Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 24.5).
- •Samuel W. Simpson Elementary is the larger school with 638 students compared with 606.
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 Ruth Grimes Elementary better than Samuel W. Simpson Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ruth Grimes Elementary and Samuel W. Simpson Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bloomington and Rialto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ruth Grimes Elementary: 606. Samuel W. Simpson Elementary: 638. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ruth Grimes Elementary and Samuel W. Simpson Elementary rank in California?
Ruth Grimes Elementary is 2715th of 5,693 and Samuel W. Simpson Elementary is 2657th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).