Altamont Elementary vs Julius Cordes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altamont Elementary
Mountain House · Public elementary · Grades K–8
616 students
Julius Cordes Elementary
Mountain House · Public elementary · Grades K–8
877 students
| Measure | Altamont Elementary Mountain House, California | Julius Cordes Elementary Mountain House, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #884 of 5,693 | #1201 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12113 of 50,301 | #16042 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 616 | 877 |
| Enrollment | 616 | 877 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 25.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | – |
| Math proficiency | 60% | – |
| city | Mountain House | Mountain House |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Altamont Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 63.1).
- •Julius Cordes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.5% vs 12.7%).
- •Altamont Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 25.8).
- •Julius Cordes Elementary is the larger school with 877 students compared with 616.
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 Altamont Elementary better than Julius Cordes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Altamont Elementary ranks higher (68.8 vs 63.1 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 Altamont Elementary and Julius Cordes Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Mountain House and Mountain House in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altamont Elementary: 616. Julius Cordes Elementary: 877. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altamont Elementary and Julius Cordes Elementary rank in California?
Altamont Elementary is 884th of 5,693 and Julius Cordes Elementary is 1201st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).