Barnard Elementary vs Sessions Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnard Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
473 students
Sessions Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
424 students
| Measure | Barnard Elementary San Diego, California | Sessions Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #544 of 5,693 | #525 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7935 of 50,301 | #7739 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 473 | 424 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.5% | 34.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 77% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (75.0 vs 75.4).
- •Sessions Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 76%).
- •Sessions Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 78%).
- •Sessions Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 35.5%).
- •Barnard Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 23.6).
- •Barnard Elementary is the larger school with 473 students compared with 424.
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 Barnard Elementary better than Sessions Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Barnard Elementary and Sessions Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnard Elementary: 473. Sessions Elementary: 424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnard Elementary and Sessions Elementary rank in California?
Barnard Elementary is 544th of 5,693 and Sessions Elementary is 525th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).