Sky Country Elementary vs Van Buren Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sky Country Elementary
Jurupa Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
525 students
Van Buren Elementary
Jurupa Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
455 students
| Measure | Sky Country Elementary Jurupa Valley, California | Van Buren Elementary Jurupa Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3605 of 5,693 | #5373 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40546 of 50,301 | #49076 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 525 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 525 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 18% |
| city | Jurupa Valley | Jurupa Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sky Country Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.8 vs 11.4).
- •Sky Country Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 18%).
- •Sky Country Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 26%).
- •Sky Country Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72% vs 91%).
- •Van Buren Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 23.9).
- •Sky Country Elementary is the larger school with 525 students compared with 455.
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 Sky Country Elementary better than Van Buren Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sky Country Elementary ranks higher (26.8 vs 11.4 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 Sky Country Elementary and Van Buren Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Jurupa Valley and Jurupa Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sky Country Elementary: 525. Van Buren Elementary: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sky Country Elementary and Van Buren Elementary rank in California?
Sky Country Elementary is 3605th of 5,693 and Van Buren Elementary is 5373rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).