Bill Libbon Elementary vs Golden Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 262 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bill Libbon Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
834 students
Golden Elementary
Placentia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
834 students
| Measure | Bill Libbon Elementary Santa Maria, California | Golden Elementary Placentia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #5018 of 5,693 | #258 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47812 of 50,301 | #4768 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 834 | 834 |
| Enrollment | 834 | 834 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.9% | 23.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 26.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 89% |
| Math proficiency | – | 85% |
| city | Santa Maria | Placentia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 14.6).
- •Golden Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.9% vs 87.9%).
- •Bill Libbon Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 26.9).
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 Bill Libbon Elementary better than Golden Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Golden Elementary ranks higher (80.4 vs 14.6 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 Bill Libbon Elementary and Golden Elementary?
About 262 km in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Placentia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bill Libbon Elementary: 834. Golden Elementary: 834. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bill Libbon Elementary and Golden Elementary rank in California?
Bill Libbon Elementary is 5018th of 5,693 and Golden Elementary is 258th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).