Big Springs Elementary vs Katherine Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Springs Elementary
Simi Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
441 students
Katherine Elementary
Simi Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
300 students
| Measure | Big Springs Elementary Simi Valley, California | Katherine Elementary Simi Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1078 of 5,693 | #2417 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14438 of 50,301 | #30881 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 441 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.1% | 52.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| city | Simi Valley | Simi Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Springs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 41.6).
- •Big Springs Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Big Springs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 47%).
- •Big Springs Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 52.7%).
- •Katherine Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 23.2).
- •Big Springs Elementary is the larger school with 441 students compared with 300.
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 Big Springs Elementary better than Katherine Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Big Springs Elementary ranks higher (65.5 vs 41.6 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 Big Springs Elementary and Katherine Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Simi Valley and Simi Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Springs Elementary: 441. Katherine Elementary: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Springs Elementary and Katherine Elementary rank in California?
Big Springs Elementary is 1078th of 5,693 and Katherine Elementary is 2417th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).