Ada W. Harris Elementary vs Cardiff Elementary
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.
Ada W. Harris Elementary
Cardiff-by-the-Sea · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
382 students
Cardiff Elementary
Cardiff-by-the-Sea · Public elementary · Grades K–2
259 students
| Measure | Ada W. Harris Elementary Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California | Cardiff Elementary Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #439 of 5,693 | #376 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6677 of 50,301 | #6068 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 382 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11% | 11.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 84.5% |
| city | Cardiff-by-the-Sea | Cardiff-by-the-Sea |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cardiff Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 77.0).
- •Cardiff Elementary does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 71%).
- •Ada W. Harris Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 64.5%).
- •Ada W. Harris Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11% vs 11.2%).
- •Cardiff Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 22.5).
- •Ada W. Harris Elementary is the larger school with 382 students compared with 259.
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 Ada W. Harris Elementary better than Cardiff Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cardiff Elementary ranks higher (78.1 vs 77.0 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 Ada W. Harris Elementary and Cardiff Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Cardiff-by-the-Sea and Cardiff-by-the-Sea in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ada W. Harris Elementary: 382. Cardiff Elementary: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ada W. Harris Elementary and Cardiff Elementary rank in California?
Ada W. Harris Elementary is 439th of 5,693 and Cardiff Elementary is 376th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).