Arroyo vs Heather Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arroyo
San Carlos · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
290 students
Heather Elementary
San Carlos · Public elementary · Grades K–3
320 students
| Measure | Arroyo San Carlos, California | Heather Elementary San Carlos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #337 of 5,693 | #194 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5585 of 50,301 | #4107 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 290 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.7% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 77% |
| city | San Carlos | San Carlos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heather Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 78.9).
- •Heather Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 73%).
- •Heather Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 76%).
- •Arroyo does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.7% vs 10%).
- •Heather Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 22.3).
- •Heather Elementary is the larger school with 320 students compared with 290.
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 Arroyo better than Heather Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Heather Elementary ranks higher (81.6 vs 78.9 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 Arroyo and Heather Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Carlos and San Carlos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arroyo: 290. Heather Elementary: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arroyo and Heather Elementary rank in California?
Arroyo is 337th of 5,693 and Heather Elementary is 194th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).