La Paloma Academy-South vs Raul Grijalva Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Paloma Academy-South
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
501 students
Raul Grijalva Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
472 students
| Measure | La Paloma Academy-South Tucson, Arizona | Raul Grijalva Elementary School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 5 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1129 of 1,136 | #1021 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #50206 of 50,301 | #47838 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 501 | 472 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 472 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 29.5 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 19% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Raul Grijalva Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.6 vs 4.8).
- •Raul Grijalva Elementary School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Raul Grijalva Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 18%).
- •Raul Grijalva Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 29.5).
- •La Paloma Academy-South is the larger school with 501 students compared with 472.
- •La Paloma Academy-South is a charter school while Raul Grijalva Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 La Paloma Academy-South better than Raul Grijalva Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Raul Grijalva Elementary School ranks higher (14.6 vs 4.8 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 La Paloma Academy-South and Raul Grijalva Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Paloma Academy-South: 501. Raul Grijalva Elementary School: 472. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Paloma Academy-South and Raul Grijalva Elementary School rank in Arizona?
La Paloma Academy-South is 1129th of 1,136 and Raul Grijalva Elementary School is 1021st of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).