Almond Elementary vs Covington Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Almond Elementary
Los Altos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
354 students
Covington Elementary
Los Altos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
404 students
| Measure | Almond Elementary Los Altos, California | Covington Elementary Los Altos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #56 of 5,693 | #22 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2648 of 50,301 | #1925 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 354 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.6% | 8.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 90% |
| city | Los Altos | Los Altos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Covington Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 84.5).
- •Covington Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 83%).
- •Covington Elementary does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 85%).
- •Covington Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.2% vs 11.6%).
- •Almond Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 19.2).
- •Covington Elementary is the larger school with 404 students compared with 354.
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 Almond Elementary better than Covington Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Covington Elementary ranks higher (86.2 vs 84.5 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 Almond Elementary and Covington Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Los Altos and Los Altos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Almond Elementary: 354. Covington Elementary: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Almond Elementary and Covington Elementary rank in California?
Almond Elementary is 56th of 5,693 and Covington Elementary is 22nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).