Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary vs Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
298 students
Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,177 students
| Measure | Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary Santa Maria, California | Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4870 of 5,693 | #3706 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47226 of 50,301 | #41136 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 298 | 1,177 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 1,177 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.3% | 80.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 36% |
| city | Santa Maria | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.9 vs 15.8).
- •Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 27%).
- •Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.7% vs 95.3%).
- •Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 25.6).
- •Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary is the larger school with 1,177 students compared with 298.
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 Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary better than Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary ranks higher (25.9 vs 15.8 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 Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary and Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary: 298. Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary: 1,177. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary and Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary rank in California?
Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary is 4870th of 5,693 and Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary is 3706th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).