Alta California Elementary vs Plummer Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 980 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta California Elementary
Panorama City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
588 students
Plummer Elementary
North Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–6
600 students
| Measure | Alta California Elementary Panorama City, California | Plummer Elementary North Hills, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3327 of 5,693 | #4333 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38585 of 50,301 | #44617 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 588 | 600 |
| Enrollment | 588 | 600 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.4% | 95.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 31% |
| city | Panorama City | North Hills |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alta California Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.9 vs 20.4).
- •Alta California Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 31%).
- •Alta California Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Plummer Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.5% vs 96.4%).
- •Plummer Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 21.0).
- •Plummer Elementary is the larger school with 600 students compared with 588.
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 Alta California Elementary better than Plummer Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alta California Elementary ranks higher (29.9 vs 20.4 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 Alta California Elementary and Plummer Elementary?
About 980 m in a straight line, between Panorama City and North Hills in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta California Elementary: 588. Plummer Elementary: 600. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta California Elementary and Plummer Elementary rank in California?
Alta California Elementary is 3327th of 5,693 and Plummer Elementary is 4333rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).