Allen (Ella B.) Elementary vs Altus Schools South Bay
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allen (Ella B.) Elementary
Bonita · Public elementary · Grades K–6
422 students
Altus Schools South Bay
Chula Vista · Charter high · Grades 7–12
372 students
| Measure | Allen (Ella B.) Elementary Bonita, California | Altus Schools South Bay Chula Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1112 of 5,693 | #1053 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14828 of 50,301 | #14866 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 422 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.6% | 76.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 37.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 17% |
| city | Bonita | Chula Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Allen (Ella B.) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 22.4).
- •Allen (Ella B.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 17%).
- •Allen (Ella B.) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 47%).
- •Allen (Ella B.) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.6% vs 76.1%).
- •Allen (Ella B.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 37.2).
- •Allen (Ella B.) Elementary is the larger school with 422 students compared with 372.
- •Allen (Ella B.) Elementary is a public school while Altus Schools South Bay is a charter 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 Allen (Ella B.) Elementary better than Altus Schools South Bay?
On the Success Index (US), Allen (Ella B.) Elementary ranks higher (64.9 vs 22.4 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 Allen (Ella B.) Elementary and Altus Schools South Bay?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Bonita and Chula Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Allen (Ella B.) Elementary: 422. Altus Schools South Bay: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Allen (Ella B.) Elementary and Altus Schools South Bay rank in California?
Allen (Ella B.) Elementary is 1112th of 5,693 and Altus Schools South Bay is 1053rd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).