Battles (Washington) Elementary vs Sanchez (David J.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Battles (Washington) Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
769 students
Sanchez (David J.) Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
654 students
| Measure | Battles (Washington) Elementary Santa Maria, California | Sanchez (David J.) Elementary Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5033 of 5,693 | #4553 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47850 of 50,301 | #45753 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 769 | 654 |
| Enrollment | 769 | 654 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.3% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 34% |
| city | Santa Maria | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sanchez (David J.) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.6 vs 14.5).
- •Sanchez (David J.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 25%).
- •Sanchez (David J.) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.2% vs 97.3%).
- •Sanchez (David J.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 21.4).
- •Battles (Washington) Elementary is the larger school with 769 students compared with 654.
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 Battles (Washington) Elementary better than Sanchez (David J.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sanchez (David J.) Elementary ranks higher (18.6 vs 14.5 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 Battles (Washington) Elementary and Sanchez (David J.) Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Battles (Washington) Elementary: 769. Sanchez (David J.) Elementary: 654. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Battles (Washington) Elementary and Sanchez (David J.) Elementary rank in California?
Battles (Washington) Elementary is 5033rd of 5,693 and Sanchez (David J.) Elementary is 4553rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).