Aspen Elementary vs Palisades Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 139 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aspen Elementary
Thousand Oaks · Public elementary · Grades K–5
332 students
Palisades Elementary
Capistrano Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
332 students
| Measure | Aspen Elementary Thousand Oaks, California | Palisades Elementary Capistrano Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #893 of 5,693 | #1836 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12251 of 50,301 | #24411 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 332 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 332 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.6% | 47.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 48% |
| city | Thousand Oaks | Capistrano Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aspen Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 51.1).
- •Aspen Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •Aspen Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Aspen Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.6% vs 47.9%).
- •Aspen Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 22.1).
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 Aspen Elementary better than Palisades Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Aspen Elementary ranks higher (68.6 vs 51.1 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 Aspen Elementary and Palisades Elementary?
About 139 km in a straight line, between Thousand Oaks and Capistrano Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aspen Elementary: 332. Palisades Elementary: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aspen Elementary and Palisades Elementary rank in California?
Aspen Elementary is 893rd of 5,693 and Palisades Elementary is 1836th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).