Almaden Elementary vs Lietz Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Almaden Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
305 students
Lietz Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
501 students
| Measure | Almaden Elementary San Jose, California | Lietz Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3798 of 5,693 | #905 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41680 of 50,301 | #12361 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 305 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.8% | 23.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 60% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lietz Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 25.0).
- •Lietz Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 27%).
- •Lietz Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 37%).
- •Lietz Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.2% vs 71.8%).
- •Almaden Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 22.8).
- •Lietz Elementary is the larger school with 501 students compared with 305.
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 Almaden Elementary better than Lietz Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lietz Elementary ranks higher (68.5 vs 25.0 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 Almaden Elementary and Lietz Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Almaden Elementary: 305. Lietz Elementary: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Almaden Elementary and Lietz Elementary rank in California?
Almaden Elementary is 3798th of 5,693 and Lietz Elementary is 905th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).