Cornelius Elementary School vs Joseph Gale Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cornelius Elementary School
Cornelius · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
372 students
Joseph Gale Elementary School
Forest Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
388 students
| Measure | Cornelius Elementary School Cornelius, Oregon | Joseph Gale Elementary School Forest Grove, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #626 of 678 | #566 of 678 |
| National rank | #46586 of 50,301 | #42887 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 372 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 372 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 81.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| city | Cornelius | Forest Grove |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph Gale Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.1 vs 17.0).
- •Joseph Gale Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Joseph Gale Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Joseph Gale Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.7% vs 82.3%).
- •Joseph Gale Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.5).
- •Joseph Gale Elementary School is the larger school with 388 students compared with 372.
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 Cornelius Elementary School better than Joseph Gale Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph Gale Elementary School ranks higher (23.1 vs 17.0 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 Cornelius Elementary School and Joseph Gale Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Cornelius and Forest Grove in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cornelius Elementary School: 372. Joseph Gale Elementary School: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cornelius Elementary School and Joseph Gale Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Cornelius Elementary School is 626th of 678 and Joseph Gale Elementary School is 566th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).