Shelyn Elementary vs Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shelyn Elementary
Rowland Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–6
508 students
Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology
Walnut · Public elementary · Grades K–8
630 students
| Measure | Shelyn Elementary Rowland Heights, California | Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology Walnut, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1825 of 5,693 | #2028 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #24293 of 50,301 | #26707 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 508 | 630 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 630 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 66.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 50% |
| city | Rowland Heights | Walnut |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shelyn Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 47.7).
- •Shelyn Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 50%).
- •Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 53%).
- •Shelyn Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64% vs 66.8%).
- •Shelyn Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 25.2).
- •Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology is the larger school with 630 students compared with 508.
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 Shelyn Elementary better than Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology?
On the Success Index (US), Shelyn Elementary ranks higher (51.3 vs 47.7 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 Shelyn Elementary and Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Rowland Heights and Walnut in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shelyn Elementary: 508. Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology: 630. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shelyn Elementary and Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology rank in California?
Shelyn Elementary is 1825th of 5,693 and Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology is 2028th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).