Alta Vista Elementary vs Seaside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Vista Elementary
Redondo Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
547 students
Seaside Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
548 students
| Measure | Alta Vista Elementary Redondo Beach, California | Seaside Elementary Torrance, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #227 of 5,693 | #266 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4463 of 50,301 | #4860 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 547 | 548 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.5% | 17.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 27.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 85% |
| city | Redondo Beach | Torrance |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (80.9 vs 80.3).
- •Seaside Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 83%).
- •Seaside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 80%).
- •Alta Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.5% vs 17.7%).
- •Alta Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.9 vs 27.4).
- •Seaside Elementary is the larger school with 548 students compared with 547.
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 Vista Elementary better than Seaside Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alta Vista Elementary and Seaside Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Redondo Beach and Torrance in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Vista Elementary: 547. Seaside Elementary: 548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Vista Elementary and Seaside Elementary rank in California?
Alta Vista Elementary is 227th of 5,693 and Seaside Elementary is 266th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).