Alcott Elementary vs Spreckels Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alcott Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
234 students
Spreckels Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
680 students
| Measure | Alcott Elementary San Diego, California | Spreckels Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #559 of 5,693 | #1261 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8052 of 50,301 | #16818 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 234 | 680 |
| Enrollment | 234 | 680 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.9% | 35.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 27.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 62% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alcott Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 62.0).
- •Alcott Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Alcott Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 60%).
- •Spreckels Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 38.9%).
- •Alcott Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 27.2).
- •Spreckels Elementary is the larger school with 680 students compared with 234.
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 Alcott Elementary better than Spreckels Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alcott Elementary ranks higher (74.8 vs 62.0 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 Alcott Elementary and Spreckels Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alcott Elementary: 234. Spreckels Elementary: 680. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alcott Elementary and Spreckels Elementary rank in California?
Alcott Elementary is 559th of 5,693 and Spreckels Elementary is 1261st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).