Bethune K-8 vs Penn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethune K-8
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–8
520 students
Penn Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
366 students
| Measure | Bethune K-8 San Diego, California | Penn Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2066 of 5,693 | #2794 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #27134 of 50,301 | #34268 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 520 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.1% | 81.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bethune K-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 36.6).
- •Bethune K-8 does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Bethune K-8 does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Bethune K-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.1% vs 81.4%).
- •Bethune K-8 does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 22.9).
- •Bethune K-8 is the larger school with 520 students compared with 366.
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 Bethune K-8 better than Penn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bethune K-8 ranks higher (47.0 vs 36.6 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 Bethune K-8 and Penn Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethune K-8: 520. Penn Elementary: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethune K-8 and Penn Elementary rank in California?
Bethune K-8 is 2066th of 5,693 and Penn Elementary is 2794th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).