Bahia Vista Elementary vs Coleman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bahia Vista Elementary
San Rafael · Public elementary · Grades K–5
552 students
Coleman Elementary
San Rafael · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students
| Measure | Bahia Vista Elementary San Rafael, California | Coleman Elementary San Rafael, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5585 of 5,693 | #1890 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49820 of 50,301 | #25078 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 552 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 552 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 60.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 57% |
| city | San Rafael | San Rafael |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coleman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 8.4).
- •Coleman Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 26%).
- •Coleman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 19%).
- •Coleman Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.8% vs 99.5%).
- •Coleman Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 24.0).
- •Bahia Vista Elementary is the larger school with 552 students compared with 378.
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 Bahia Vista Elementary better than Coleman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Coleman Elementary ranks higher (50.1 vs 8.4 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 Bahia Vista Elementary and Coleman Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between San Rafael and San Rafael in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bahia Vista Elementary: 552. Coleman Elementary: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bahia Vista Elementary and Coleman Elementary rank in California?
Bahia Vista Elementary is 5585th of 5,693 and Coleman Elementary is 1890th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).