Aspire East Palo Alto Charter vs Costano Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aspire East Palo Alto Charter
East Palo Alto · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
496 students
Costano Elementary
East Palo Alto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
369 students
| Measure | Aspire East Palo Alto Charter East Palo Alto, California | Costano Elementary East Palo Alto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3892 of 5,693 | #5280 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42276 of 50,301 | #48758 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 496 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 90% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 17% |
| city | East Palo Alto | East Palo Alto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aspire East Palo Alto Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.0 vs 12.3).
- •Aspire East Palo Alto Charter does better on math proficiency (36% vs 17%).
- •Aspire East Palo Alto Charter does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 22%).
- •Costano Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90% vs 90.7%).
- •Costano Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 24.8).
- •Aspire East Palo Alto Charter is the larger school with 496 students compared with 369.
- •Aspire East Palo Alto Charter is a charter school while Costano Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Aspire East Palo Alto Charter better than Costano Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Aspire East Palo Alto Charter ranks higher (24.0 vs 12.3 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 Aspire East Palo Alto Charter and Costano Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between East Palo Alto and East Palo Alto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aspire East Palo Alto Charter: 496. Costano Elementary: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aspire East Palo Alto Charter and Costano Elementary rank in California?
Aspire East Palo Alto Charter is 3892nd of 5,693 and Costano Elementary is 5280th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).