Ben Painter Elementary vs Live Oak Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 46 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Painter Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
362 students
Live Oak Elementary
Santa Cruz · Public elementary · Grades K–5
362 students
| Measure | Ben Painter Elementary San Jose, California | Live Oak Elementary Santa Cruz, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2532 of 5,693 | #1765 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #31854 of 50,301 | #23329 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 362 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.9% | 58.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| city | San Jose | Santa Cruz |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Live Oak Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 40.1).
- •Live Oak Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Live Oak Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Ben Painter Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.9% vs 58.6%).
- •Ben Painter Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 24.1).
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 Ben Painter Elementary better than Live Oak Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Live Oak Elementary ranks higher (52.6 vs 40.1 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 Ben Painter Elementary and Live Oak Elementary?
About 46 km in a straight line, between San Jose and Santa Cruz in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Painter Elementary: 362. Live Oak Elementary: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Painter Elementary and Live Oak Elementary rank in California?
Ben Painter Elementary is 2532nd of 5,693 and Live Oak Elementary is 1765th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).