Adams Elementary vs Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 138 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adams Elementary
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
469 students
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary
Manhattan Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
469 students
| Measure | Adams Elementary Santa Barbara, California | Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary Manhattan Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1956 of 5,693 | #50 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25728 of 50,301 | #2502 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 469 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 4.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 89% |
| city | Santa Barbara | Manhattan Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 49.1).
- •Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 49%).
- •Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 53%).
- •Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.9% vs 64.4%).
- •Adams Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 23.5).
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 Adams Elementary better than Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary ranks higher (84.8 vs 49.1 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 Adams Elementary and Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary?
About 138 km in a straight line, between Santa Barbara and Manhattan Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adams Elementary: 469. Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adams Elementary and Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary rank in California?
Adams Elementary is 1956th of 5,693 and Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary is 50th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).