Belle Haven Elementary vs Costano Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
312 students
Costano Elementary
East Palo Alto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
369 students
| Measure | Belle Haven Elementary Menlo Park, California | Costano Elementary East Palo Alto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5495 of 5,693 | #5280 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49548 of 50,301 | #48758 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 312 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 90% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| city | Menlo Park | East Palo Alto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Costano Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.3 vs 9.6).
- •Costano Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Costano Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Belle Haven Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.5% vs 90%).
- •Costano Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 20.8).
- •Costano Elementary is the larger school with 369 students compared with 312.
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 Belle Haven Elementary better than Costano Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Costano Elementary ranks higher (12.3 vs 9.6 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 Belle Haven Elementary and Costano Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Menlo Park and East Palo Alto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Haven Elementary: 312. Costano Elementary: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Haven Elementary and Costano Elementary rank in California?
Belle Haven Elementary is 5495th of 5,693 and Costano Elementary is 5280th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).