Ulysses Grant Elementary vs William McKinley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ulysses Grant Elementary
Colton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
589 students
William McKinley Elementary
Colton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
495 students
| Measure | Ulysses Grant Elementary Colton, California | William McKinley Elementary Colton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3868 of 5,693 | #4595 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42150 of 50,301 | #45941 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 589 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.3% | 88.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 25% |
| city | Colton | Colton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ulysses Grant Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.3 vs 18.3).
- •Ulysses Grant Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 25%).
- •Ulysses Grant Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 36%).
- •Ulysses Grant Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.3% vs 88.3%).
- •William McKinley Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 23.6).
- •Ulysses Grant Elementary is the larger school with 589 students compared with 495.
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 Ulysses Grant Elementary better than William McKinley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ulysses Grant Elementary ranks higher (24.3 vs 18.3 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 Ulysses Grant Elementary and William McKinley Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Colton and Colton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ulysses Grant Elementary: 589. William McKinley Elementary: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ulysses Grant Elementary and William McKinley Elementary rank in California?
Ulysses Grant Elementary is 3868th of 5,693 and William McKinley Elementary is 4595th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).